PCB makes padel mandatory for Pakistan cricketers at National Cricket Academy | Cricket News
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced padel as a compulsory part of training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. Players attending long training camps are now required to play racquet sport for 40 minutes every alternate day as part of their fitness routine. The move is aimed at improving agility, reflexes, stamina and fielding skills.The decision was made by senior selector and director of high performance Aqib Javed, who believes that padel can help players become stronger while making training more enjoyable.“Many of our players regularly play padel sports but have to travel long distances to the limited courts in their hometown. We have now established a padel court facility at NCA for the players,” Aqib said, as quoted by news agency PTI.He explained that padel, a game that combines elements of tennis and squash, is physically demanding despite being played on a small court. According to him, it helps improve mobility, endurance and overall fitness, making it a useful addition to cricket training.Aqib said the PCB wants the National Cricket Academy to be a place where players can develop all aspects of their game. With mandatory padel sessions every second day, the board plans to add more sports and entertainment facilities.The PCB intends to build basketball courts as well as an indoor arena with snooker and other sports. Aqib also revealed that the academy has already installed an AI-powered bowling machine as part of efforts to modernize training.With these additions, the PCB hopes to create a better environment for cricketers to improve their strength, sharpen their skills and prepare more effectively for international cricket.
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