​ISLAMABAD / KARACHI (Sports Desk): In a significant move to restore the lost glory of hockey in Pakistan and bring new talent to the forefront, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to conduct open trials for the selection of the Senior and Junior National Hockey teams. The primary objective of these trials is to select players strictly on a merit basis, ensuring a strong and balanced team is formed to represent Pakistan in upcoming international competitions.

​Schedule for Senior Team Trials

​The trials for the National Senior Hockey Team will be conducted in phases across various cities. According to the schedule, the first phase will be held in Karachi on April 13, followed by skill evaluations in Lahore on April 15. The final leg of the trials will take place in Peshawar on April 23, where talented players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will showcase their skills. Authorities have clarified that the 28 current members of the national team will be exempt from these open trials; however, all other aspiring players will be provided with a full opportunity to participate.

​Junior Team and Future Preparations

​To scout the stars of the future, open trials for the Junior Team will be held in the federal capital, Islamabad, on April 20 and 21. Through these trials, young players will be integrated into the national stream to nurture hockey talent at the grassroots level.

Usman Tariq on Modern T20 Challenges

​On the other hand, from the cricket field, Quetta Gladiators’ emerging spinner, Usman Tariq, shared his insights on the evolving trends of modern cricket. Speaking to the media, he stated that today’s T20 cricket has become completely “batting-friendly,” which requires bowlers to employ significant mental strategy and hard work to secure wickets.​Known for his unique bowling action, Usman Tariq mentioned that he relies on the quality of his bowling rather than just the action itself. He expressed hope that the pitches and conditions in Karachi would prove helpful for spinners, and he aims to play a vital role in his team’s victory.This report serves as a positive message regarding sports activities in the country, where efforts to revive hockey are ongoing on one side, while young cricketers remain determined to prove their mettle on the other.
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