Pakistan, July 23 -- In a major boost for talent development in Pakistan, nine cricketers selected through Peshawar Zalmi's talent hunt trials will now represent Kuwait in international cricket, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's grassroots efforts.

The players - Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Haroon, Haroon Rasheed, Haseeb Khan, Jehanzeb Khan, Abdullah, Muhammad Salman, Saqib Khan, and Shuraim Ali Khan - were chosen after standing out in open trials held earlier this year in Peshawar at the Arbab Niaz Stadium and Hayatabad Sports Complex. Thousands of young hopefuls had participated from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Under a cricketing exchange program, these players will also compete in Kuwait's domestic leagues and receive employm...