Lauding the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to harness the experience of some of most well known and knowledgeable cricketers of the country, Spin legend Abdul Qadir has asked the PCB to set up an academy to groom young spinners. The PCB’s scheme to spot talented players runs from June to September, involving three well known Pakistani Cricketers – Sarfraz Nawaz, Abdul Qadir and Ijaz Ahmed – who will visit 16 cities around the country and identify the most talented players aged between 17-25. The result of these camps will be a shortlist of around 20-25 players who will then be requested to participate in a 4 week Advanced Coaching Camp at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore. Qadir told a television channel about the aims behind PCBs Talent hunt scheme, the quality of talent on display so far as well as the current standards of spin bowling in Pakistan. Impressed by the talents, he said: “In my view, leg spin in Pakistan needs special attention. Infact, the PCB should set up an academy specifically for spinners, especially legspin.” “I will be more than happy to be involved in this project and will do my utmost – even if I have to go to every part of Pakistan to discover and groom leg spinners.”
