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In a bid to address the fragile state of Pakistan’s cricket talent pipeline, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced plans to use artificial intelligence in the search for new cricket stars. Naqvi’s move comes in response to concerns about the lack of depth within the system, which was highlighted by Pakistan’s recent Test defeat to Bangladesh.
Naqvi stressed the urgent need for structural reforms, noting that the current system fails to provide adequate replacements for underperforming players. To tackle this issue, he introduced the Champions Cup, a new domestic tournament designed to uncover and nurture future talent for the national team.
Comparing the current selection challenges to performing surgery without the right tools, Naqvi pointed out the difficulties faced by the selection committee due to the absence of a strong player pool. “The selection committee has no reliable pool of players to choose from,” Naqvi said.
The Champions Cup will utilize artificial intelligence to enhance player selection and improve the domestic cricket structure, offering transparent records for future evaluations. Naqvi defended the selection committee’s recent choices, explaining that tactical decisions during the Rawalpindi Test led to the exclusion of key players.
As Pakistan prepares for the second Test against Bangladesh from August 30 to September 3 in Rawalpindi, Naqvi remains hopeful that the Champions Cup will lay the foundation for a stronger, more competitive national team.
