{
  "id": 6531888,
  "title": "Second coaching clinic held for school kids at NCA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/second-coaching-clinic-held-for-school-kids-at-nca",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:21:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438799/second-coaching-clinic-held-for-school-kids-at-nca"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE - A second coaching clinic for school kids was recently held at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as part of the PCB Talent Hunt Programme for Schools. The event featured the Star School cricket team, who trained and were mentored by notable Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Nawaz.\n\nSince the second week of August, preparation camps for 1,400 schools across 100 districts have been underway, with the tournament set to commence on September 19th at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The School Cricket season has returned with a strong start, following its successful 2025 edition and supported by the PCB, aiming to offer playing opportunities to approximately 21,000 school children in its second iteration.\n\nDuring the clinic, the Star School players remained focused on honing their skills. Shaheen, Haris, and Nawaz observed and analyzed the techniques and playing styles of the young cricketers. Haris provided guidance to fast bowlers, Nawaz outlined key aspects of spin bowling, while Shaheen imparted vital tips to the batters in the nets. Following the clinic, the school kids had the opportunity to watch the national players train at the NCA.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: A second coaching clinic for School kids was held here at the National Cricket Academy, as part of the PCB Talent Hunt Programme for Schools. The Star School cricket team held their training session and were mentored by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz. With the momentum building for the second edition of the PCB Talent Hunt Programme for Schools, the training and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Second coaching clinic held for school kids at NCA.",
    "Star School team trained by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Nawaz.",
    "Tournament set for September 19th at Gaddafi Stadium."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The coaching clinic at NCA underscores the PCB's commitment to nurturing young talent, with top Pakistani cricketers guiding school kids to refine their skills ahead of the School Cricket season.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}