- Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is set to commence on 26 October.
- A total of 18 teams from 16 regions will compete in the four-day tournament.
- Director of Domestic Cricket Operations, emphasizes the tournament's significance as a showcase of talent and preparation for international cricket.
The participating teams include Abbottabad, AJK, Bahawalpur, Dera Murad Jamali, Faisalabad, FATA, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Karachi Whites, Lahore Whites, Lahore Blues, Larkana, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot Regions.
Defending champions Karachi Whites will look to retain their title after Sarfaraz Ahmed's squad claimed a commanding 456-run victory over Faisalabad in the 2023 final, held at Gaddafi Stadium from 22 to 26 October.
In regards to the forthcoming Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the director of the Domestic Cricket Operations, Abdullah Khurram Niazi said, "Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is the pinnacle of domestic cricket in Pakistan as it is not just a tournament but also an event that showcases the immense talent across the country and prepares them for the challenges of international cricket."
"As always, we will continue to provide the best possible platform for players to excel and show their capabilities on the biggest stage in domestic cricket as they will be rubbing their shoulders with the best players of the country."
"Earlier we demonstrated a successful Champions One-Day Cup, and are fully committed to strengthening our domestic structure. The successful execution of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy remains at the heart of this commitment."
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