ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening international cricket cooperation and expanding technical and competitive support for the sport, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Friday.

According to a PCB press release, the agreement will help advance men’s and women’s cricket in Italy, following the Italian national team’s qualification for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

“The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer, PCB and Madame Maria Lorena Haz Paz, President of the FCRI,” the statement said.

The collaboration covers a wide range of development initiatives, including expert exchanges, joint training programmes, friendly and bilateral matches, and support for cricket infrastructure and youth pathways across Italy.

Paz welcomed the partnership as part of Italy’s broader strategy to raise competitive standards. She noted that the federation is also pursuing additional bilateral agreements to accelerate cricket growth.

Syed underscored the PCB’s commitment to supporting the global advancement of the sport. The statement quoted him as saying the partnership “represents an important opportunity to strengthen sporting and cultural ties between Pakistan and Italy.”

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Pakistan, Italy seal MoU to boost global cricket development efforts