Sameer Minhas to Transition to Red-Ball Cricket After PSL 2026
Pakistan news - Islamabad United batter Sameer Minhas to turn into proper avenue of learning cricket after PSL 2026
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Sameer Minhas, a promising young cricketer from Pakistan, will shift to red-ball cricket following the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is set to play for JDW Sugar Mills in the President's Trophy Grade-II tournament, aiming to enhance his skills in the longer format of the game.
- 01Sameer Minhas will play for JDW Sugar Mills in the President's Trophy Grade-II tournament after PSL 2026.
- 02He is expected to make his first-class debut with Pakistan Television (PTV) in the upcoming domestic season.
- 03Minhas was the highest run-scorer in the Under-19 Asia Cup and also excelled in the Under-19 World Cup.
- 04He created a record for the most runs by a teenager in a PSL season, scoring 343 runs at an average of 42.87.
- 05His father, Kashif Minhas, believes playing red-ball cricket will enhance Sameer's maturity and skills.
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Sameer Minhas, a talented batter from Pakistan, is set to transition to red-ball cricket after the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL). He will represent JDW Sugar Mills in the President's Trophy Grade-II tournament, marking his first appearance in a senior red-ball competition. Minhas is also expected to debut in first-class cricket with Pakistan Television (PTV), a team known for nurturing young talent. His father, Kashif Minhas, emphasized the importance of red-ball cricket for developing maturity and skills necessary for international play. Sameer gained recognition after his impressive performances, including a match-winning 172 off 113 balls against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup, where he was the tournament's highest run-scorer with 471 runs. He also set the record for the fastest century in youth ODIs, scoring in just 42 balls against Zimbabwe. His successful PSL season saw him amass 343 runs at an average of 42.87, making him the leading run-scorer for Islamabad United, which acquired him for PKR 19 million at the auction.
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Sameer Minhas's transition to red-ball cricket is expected to enhance his skills, which could benefit Pakistan's national team in the long run.
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