Lahore Qalandars extend cricket development programme to Guyana
LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have welcomed 16 promising young cricketers from Guyana, accompanied by two coaches, for a four-week high-performance training camp at the Smart Qalandars High Performance Centre in Capital Smart City, marking another significant step towards expanding the franchise's international cricket development initiatives.
The specialised programme aims to provide the visiting players with professional training facilities, expert coaching and a comprehensive development environment to enhance their technical abilities, physical fitness and understanding of modern cricket.
The four-week camp will feature individualised skill development, competitive match practice, strength and conditioning sessions, nutrition management, player education and technology-based performance monitoring. Lahore Qalandars' high-performance coaching and support staff will oversee the programme, combining on-field training with off-field guidance in fitness, discipline, nutrition and professional sporting standards.
Lahore Qalandars owner Sameen Rana described the initiative as an important partnership and expressed his pleasure at hosting the Guyanese delegation. He particularly acknowledged Guyanese President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Senior Minister of Sports and Culture Charles Ramson and Minister within the Ministry of Sports and Culture Steven Jacobs for their vision, support and confidence in sending the young cricketers to Pakistan.
Rana said President Ali's commitment to empowering young people through meaningful sporting opportunities was commendable, adding that Lahore Qalandars were proud to contribute to the development of cricket in Guyana. He emphasised that talent knew no geographical boundaries and said supporting the visiting youngsters' cricketing journey would be a privilege for the franchise.
The initiative reflects Lahore Qalandars' broader commitment to promoting international cricket development and providing emerging players with opportunities to learn, compete and progress in a professional environment.
Through its High Performance Centre, the franchise aims to nurture promising talent from Pakistan and other countries, strengthening cricketing relationships while creating pathways for the next generation of players.
