Former Pakistan Test fast bowler Mohammad Amir visited the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore at the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) invitation, praising its modern facilities and initiatives to develop young cricketers.
During his visit, Amir praised the ongoing development projects and measures to improve players’ training, fitness, and rehabilitation facilities. He credited the PCB chairman for initiatives to strengthen Pakistan cricket, expressing satisfaction with the progress at the NCA. He said maintaining the current pace of development would further improve the country’s cricketing standards.
Amir welcomed the systematic monitoring of young players’ diets, training and rehabilitation, stressing that investment in emerging cricketers was essential for the future of Pakistan cricket.
He said young players were fortunate to have access to modern facilities and a professional training environment. He also highlighted the importance of the new bowling machine in helping batters improve their technique and praised the availability of advanced rehabilitation facilities in Pakistan.
The former fast bowler also appreciated the training programme for Under-19 players in Multan, along with initiatives for Under-15 players in Sialkot and Under-17 players in Faisalabad.
Meanwhile, PCB Director of High-Performance Aqib Javed said the board intended to benefit from the experience and expertise of former cricketers. He added that recommendations gathered through consultations with former players would be presented to the PCB to help formulate effective measures for the further development of Pakistan cricket.
