National T20 Cup to kickstart today

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023

Rawalpindi is all set to host the National T20 cup's first match today.

As per details, the first phase of the National T20 Cup is starting from today (September 23, Thursday) in Rawalpindi. The event will continue from September 23 to October 13. All the major players will take part in the tournament.

For the first phase of the event, seats have been set up in eight enclosures for spectators at the Pindi Stadium. 25% of spectators will be allowed to enter the stadium, must have a Corona Vaccination Certificate.

While the second phase will start on October 6 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

National cricket team captain Babar Azam will lead Central Punjab, vice-captain Shadab Khan will lead the national Northern team, Imam-ul-Haq will lead Balochistan and Sarfraz Ahmed Sindh, besides Muhammad Rizwan will lead Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sohaib Maqsood Southern Punjab.

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Rameez Raja said that after the conclusion of the New Zealand series, this event is providing an opportunity for the players to showcase their talents.