Peshawar Zalmi launch talent hunt programme.

Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi has launched a talent hunt programme at Hayatabad Cricket Stadium to unearth newer faces for the franchise.

Zalmi's director of cricket Mohammad Akram finalised the four-team squads after conducting two-day trials with his staff.

Reportedly, over a thousand enthusiastic cricketers took part in the trials.

The players shortlisted have been named to teams namely Babar XI, Inzamam XI, Sammy XI and Kamran XI. Babar Azam is Zalmi's captain, Daren Sammy is their head coach while Kamran Akmal has scored the most runs for the franchise.

Only 20 players will be selected after the tournament concludes with the chosen players set to receive proper training at National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore.

I am surprised to see such a massive response during the trials. It was...