The Champions One-Day Cup is going to be a great competition this year. The Pakistan Cricket Board, in this regard, has announced the names of the captains and provisional squads. Starting in Faisalabad on September 12, 2024, it will be yet another exciting domestic 50-over competition that boasts the leading cricketing talent of Pakistan.
Captains Announced for Five Teams
These will be captained by some of the big names in Pakistan cricket this season: Lions by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Wolves by Mohammad Rizwan, Panthers by Shadab Khan, Dolphins by Saud Shakeel and Stallions by Mohammad Haris. These appointments have been made by the team’s mentors, all of whom have been former cricketing legends in their own rights.
The tournament will be mentored by a blend of legendary players and experienced coaches. Misbah-ul-Haq will lead the Wolves, Saqlain Mushtaq the Panthers, Sarfaraz Ahmed the Dolphins, and Shoaib Malik the Stallions, while Waqar Younis will lead the Lions. With considerable exposure and experience, their participation in this tournament is believed to add depth and strategy.
Champions One-Day Cup Format and Selection Process
The Champions One-Day Cup will be a one-league competition, with all six teams playing each other once. Afterwards, it will be followed by three playoff matches over four days, with the final taking place on September 29. On the opening day, Misbah-ul-Haq’s Wolves will play Saqlain Mushtaq’s Panthers, which will provide a perfect setting for the first stage of the adventure in this championship.
The provisional squads were chosen through a draft from a pool of 150 players. Their selection depends upon their recent performances and the fitness of the players whose physical condition is highly focused. Physical tests for centrally contracted players are planned on September 7 and 9 in Faisalabad to make sure that they come out in the best shape during the tournament.
Key Absences and Star Players
A few key players will also miss out on the tournament owing to various reasons. The primary reason for Mohammad Nawaz’s unavailability is personal, while Imad Wasim is committed to the CPL currently. Other noted absentees are Ahmed Shehzad, Azam Khan, and Mohammad Amir, all committed to league or county cricket as well. A few others have been kept at the National Cricket Academy for rehabilitation, namely Arshad Iqbal and Hasan Ali.
Each side boasts centrally contracted players, adding star power to the competition. The Dolphins have Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, and Sarfaraz Ahmed in their ranks. Abdullah Shafique, Aamir Jamal, and Shaheen Shah Afridi are within the Lions’ ranks. The Panthers are made up of Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, and Usama Mir, while Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, and Haris Rauf represent the Stallions. Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Mohammad Rizwan will be there to represent the Wolves.
Conclusion
The Champions One-Day Cup has all the ingredients to make it a mouth-watering event for any cricket enthusiast-star players, experienced mentors, and a well-framed tournament structure. Now is the time for high-quality cricket, and people will be watching with utter interest as to which team emerges as the winner in this prestigious domestic competition.
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