LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) high-level Connection Camp kicked off at a local hotel here yesterday with the aim of establishing a clear and unified vision for the future of Pakistan cricket.

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi is leading the day-long session, accompanied by the PCB’s leadership team. The camp is being attended by nine elite cricketers, including Babar Azam (Pakistan’s white-ball captain), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shan Masood (Pakistan’s red-ball captain). Meanwhile, national team head coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood and High-Performance specialist David Reid are also in attendance.  The primary objective of the Connection Camp is to define a shared vision and mission, along with setting a roadmap to reignite the pride and excellence that has characterised Pakistan cricket since achieving Test status in 1952.

The Connection Camp will also focus on fostering stronger collaboration between players and the PCB, while the board will reaffirm its commitment to supporting players in meeting strategic goals. The ultimate aim is for players to take a leading role in inspiring the next generation of cricketers through outstanding performances.