LAHORE, Nov 01 (APP):Former Test wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal on Sunday visited the National Cricket Academy (NCA), where Director of High Performance Aqib Javed provided him with a detailed briefing on the academy’s key departments, ongoing development projects, and player development model.

According to a spokesperson, during the visit, Akmal was briefed on the infrastructure work underway at the NCA and the modern facilities provided for player training. He inspected the advanced bowling machine installed at the Bob Woolmer Indoor School and commended the significant upgrade work currently in progress at the LCCA Ground.

Speaking on the occasion, Kamran Akmal expressed his pleasure at the highly professional manner in which operations are being conducted, noting that these steps will yield positive results for Pakistan cricket. He remarked that providing young players with state-of-the-art facilities and a conducive environment will enable them to refine their skills before competing at regional and departmental levels.

He also welcomed the establishment of a biomechanics lab at the academy and the construction of modern dressing rooms at the LCCA Ground, expressing satisfaction that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is providing full support to player development at all levels.

Director of High Performance Aqib Javed stated that 19 different pitches have been prepared at the LCCA Ground to provide players with varied playing conditions. He explained that a new practice wicket is prepared every Monday at the NCA to offer diverse training experiences over the week.

Aqib Javed further highlighted that a Level-I coaching course has been introduced for top Under-15 players to train future cricketers and coaches, adding that the PCB will soon inaugurate a High Performance Center in Peshawar to expand cricket infrastructure nationwide.