The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalised the schedule for the President Trophy Grade One tournament. The domestic first-class competition will begin on September 24. Eight departmental teams will compete for the title across four host cities.
According to the PCB, the participating teams are State Bank, WAPDA, Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), Sui Northern, Ghani Glass, Pakistan Television (PTV), Sahar Associates, and MIT Solutions. The tournament final is scheduled from November 5 to November 9.
Matches will be played in Islamabad, Peshawar, Abbottabad, and Rawalpindi. According to the schedule, the tournament will run for more than six weeks before concluding with the championship match in early November.
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Departmental representatives welcomed the PCB’s decision to finalise the schedule well in advance. They said the early announcement provides sufficient time to complete operational planning and coordinate preparations before the competition begins.
Officials also noted that receiving the schedule nearly two and a half months early will help departments secure budget approvals. Moreover, confirmation of host cities allows participating teams to develop travel and logistical plans more efficiently.
The President Trophy Grade One remains one of Pakistan’s leading domestic first-class tournaments. Therefore, the competition will provide players with valuable opportunities to perform and strengthen their prospects for higher-level selection.
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The PCB is expected to release additional operational details, including match venues and playing arrangements, before the tournament begins. The early schedule is expected to support smoother planning for teams, organisers, and host cities.