The double-league format event is part of preparing the national side for next year’s international T20 events besides offering players chances to stake claims in HBL PSL franchise sides.
The two teams will be looking to better their performances from the last season’s edition, in which their journey was cut short to the semi-final stage.
Central Punjab wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal had requested to delay his admission in the bio-secure zone and, as such, his second Covid-19 test will be done on 23 September.s
Head coaches select their respective squads from pool of players announced on 28 August; squads to be reshuffled for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and Pakistan Cup closer to events