The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced open trials for the Ramzan Talent Hunt Cup 2026, aiming to identify promising cricketers for men’s and women’s teams. The tournament will provide a platform for talented players to showcase their skills.
A total of 10 men’s teams will compete in the tournament. Eight teams are top clubs from the recently concluded Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) tournament. The remaining two teams will be selected through the open trials. Players selected in the trials may also get the chance to join the CDA Cricket Team for the upcoming Patron’s Trophy Grade-II 2026.
The men’s trials are scheduled for February 11 and 12, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the CDA National Cricket Ground in F-7 Markaz, Islamabad. Eligible players include those who have participated in First-Class Cricket, Grade-II Cricket, District Cricket/CCA Cricket, Division Cricket, Pakistan U-19, Pakistan Shaheens/Pakistan ‘A’, or National U-19 cricket in the past three years.
Participants must bring their original Form-B or Smart National Identity Card, along with two recent passport-sized color photographs. CDA officials emphasized that Form-B will be preferred over CNIC. Players without white uniforms will not be allowed to participate.
For women cricketers, the trials will be held on February 13, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the same venue. Selected female players may get the opportunity to join the CDA Women Cricket Team. Requirements for women participants are the same as for men.
The Ramzan Talent Hunt Cup 2026 is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between CDA and PCB on December 4, 2025. The agreement focuses on upgrading cricket grounds in Islamabad and promoting youth cricket. It also emphasizes gender inclusion, coaching, and training at international standards.
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CDA officials said the tournament provides a transparent and professional platform for selecting young talent. They hope the Ramzan Talent Hunt Cup 2026 will strengthen cricket in Islamabad and encourage wider participation among youth.
