Azhar Ali calls for revival of departmental cricket in Pakistan

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has called for the revival and protection of departmental cricket, saying it played a crucial role in developing talent, sports.ndtv.com reports. He argued that departmental cricket provides a structured pathway for players, helping them transition from grassroots to professional level.

Ali warned that the decline of departmental cricket has hurt Pakistan's talent pipeline and stressed the need to restore it. He urged cricket authorities to prioritize this system to ensure sustained growth of the sport in the country.