The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a sponsorship contract to support 100 junior cricketers as part of its Pathway Cricket Program.

According to the press release, Engro Corporation Limited has committed to cover the costs of high-performance coaches appointed by the PCB to coach the kids participating in the program.

The BRB group has already announced their direct sponsorship of junior cricketers, who would earn a monthly stipend of Rs. 30,000 as well as free schooling.

Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja showed his enthusiasm for the move by comparing it to him making a century on his Lord’s debut.

“Today is a special day for me, I took the charge as the PCB Chairman with some dreams and the pathway cricket programme is surely one of them. It feels like scoring a century on debut at Lord’s,” he stated.

The PCB chairman then thanked the sponsors, BRB Group and Engro Corporation, for their support, adding that the Pathway Cricket Program is very important to him.

“We want to thank the BRB Group for their support for the PCB Pathway Cricket Programme that will shape the future of Pakistan cricket. I have personally taken great interest in the project and it remains very close to my heart,” he was quoted as saying.