Yousuf lauds Qalandars' exemplary talent hunt

Pakistan’s former Test captain Muhammad Yousuf has praised Lahore Qalandars’ initiative of Jazz Rising Stars talent hunt programme, saying that it would serve Pakistan cricket in future.

In a video message sent to Geo.tv, Yousuf said that the efforts by Lahore Qalandars to provide a platform to young cricketers are highly appreciable.

“Gathering hundred of thousand cricketers for open trials is not an easy thing, it was very brave of Lahore Qalandars to start anything of this sort,” Yousuf said.

“I am excited to see that so many players came to exhibit their talent at the Rising Stars programme by Lahore Qalandars,” the former captain added.

Yousaf said that the design of this programme would polish the player's skills. 

“The best of players forming a team and playing tournament, the tournament is broadcasted all over which will boost the confidence of these players participating in Rising Stars tournament,” he said.

Yousuf also highlighted that the top performer will get an opportunity to play in Australia.

“Everyone in Pakistan’s cricket community respects this initiative by Lahore Qalandars,” he concluded.