Rawalpindi: The Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has announced the commencement of merit-based cricket trials for the Rawalpindi Division Grade-II team. This initiative is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s broader vision to enhance sports throughout Punjab.

According to Press Information Department, the trials, inaugurated by Barrister Danyal, emphasize that talent will be the sole criterion for selection. The process is designed to be fully transparent, ensuring fairness for all aspiring cricketers. The Punjab government will provide the selected team with training facilities, coaching, and necessary resources. This initiative, part of a wider talent hunt program, will eventually extend to all provincial divisions, aiming to offer equal opportunities to youth across Punjab.

Barrister Danyal expressed confidence that these initiatives could produce players who would bring distinction to Pakistan both nationally and internationally. The event saw attendance from MNA Tahira Aurangzeb, the Director General of the Horticulture Agency Ahmed Hassan Ranjha, Punjab Sports Board officials, coaches, and numerous players. Barrister Danyal acknowledged the collaborative efforts of these institutions, noting the promising potential for sports promotion under the Chief Minister’s vision.