President’s Trophy Grade-II from tomorrow

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the President’s Trophy Grade-II, a three-day non-first-class cricket tournament returning to the national circuit after a five-year hiatus.

The tournament will be played from Sunday across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces with 24 departmental teams participating, divided equally into four groups. Winners of each group will advance to the semifinals.

The sides participating in the tournament are: Ahmad Glass, Azlaan Traders, Capital Development Authority, Eshaal Associates, Ghani Institute, Haidery Traders, Income Tax, JDW Sugar Mills Ltd, JJ’s Consultancy Group, Karwan CC, Khayaban-e-Amin, MAQ Group, MiT Solutions, OGDCL, Omar Associates, Pak-Saudi International, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Railways, Sabir’s Poultry, Sardar Sports & Group, Service Industries and TARA Group.

Pool A will comprise Ahmad Glass, Income Tax, Khayaban-e-Amin, Pakistan Railways, Service Industries, and TARA Group, and will play their matches in Lahore at the LCCA ground, Railways Stadium, and Central Park Cricket Club Ground.