Karachi: Pakistan's former captain and fast bowling great Wasim Akram will hold a specialised training camp for aspiring pacers across the country.

Akram, in his hometown Lahore these days, will also try to groom the young pace talents and scout out new faces for as part of the Cricket Board's a programme to invest in the budding players in the country.

Akram had uncovered the talented Sohail Tanvir, who is now fast becoming an impressive performer at the top level, in a similar camp last summer.

Akram said Tanvir had shown glimpses of his talent even in the camp and would be a good performer for the country as he improves and gains experience.

"He certainly has the required potential and pace to do well."

PCB Chairman Nasim Ashraf said, "We want to invest in the new talent and slowly keep on grooming them. We have invited other former greats to supervise similar camps and work with the new players."

Akram, who took over 900 Test and one-day wickets in an illustrious career said he was keen to repay back to Pakistan cricket and transfer some of his experience and knowledge to young players who have the potential and commitment to break into big time cricket.
Source : PTI