Lahore dominates National Junior Cricket Championships

Lahore continues to shine in junior cricket, achieving significant victories in the National Under-17 and Under-15 Cricket Championships. Both tournaments, organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board, showcased the talent of young players from the Lahore Region Cricket Association (LRCA). The success of Lahore's teams is seen as a positive sign for cricket in the region and for Pakistan as a whole. Lahore has a rich history of nurturing cricket talent, producing many world-class players since the country's formation. Famous cricketers from Lahore include Abdul Kardar, Imran Khan, and Wasim Akram, among many others. The LRCA has a long-standing commitment to developing young talent. Various cricket associations have worked hard to encourage teenagers and see Lahore remain a cricket powerhouse. This dedication has paid off, as Lahore's under-15 and under-17 teams emerged as champions in their respective national competitions. In the Under-15 final, Lahore Region Blues defeated Rawalpindi by eight wickets. Mahad Ali starred with an impressive unbeaten score of 86. He was named "Man of the Match" and also received the award for best batsman of the tournament, scoring a total of 555 runs. Muhammad Ihsan contributed with two wickets, earning him the title of best bowler. Meanwhile, Lahore Region Under-17 Blues won the championship by beating Karachi Region Whites by five wickets. Strong performances from players like Taj Muhammad and Ibtisam Azhar helped dismiss Karachi for 135 runs. Khawaja Hamid, Naqeeb Ullah, and Shafiullah then guided Lahore to victory. As the National T20 Cup Cricket Championship continues, there are hopes that Lahore's teams will maintain their strong performance and further enhance the reputation of cricket in the region.