Lahore, November 28, 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian Cricket Federation (FCRI), marking a major step in international cricket cooperation and sports diplomacy.
The MoU was formally signed by PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed and FCRI President Maria Lorena Haz Paz, establishing a strategic partnership to promote and develop men’s and women’s cricket in Italy, following the Italian national team’s recent qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The agreement provides a comprehensive framework for technical, structural, and competitive development, covering including exchange of technical and coaching experts, joint training programs, development camps, workshops, and seminars, friendly matches and bilateral tournaments at multiple levels and support for infrastructure improvements and youth cricket initiatives across Italy.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, PCB COO Sumair Ahmad Syed highlighted the board’s commitment to global cricket development, calling the partnership a “valuable opportunity to strengthen sporting and cultural ties between Pakistan and Italy.”
FCRI President Maria Lorena Haz Paz welcomed the collaboration, noting that it aligns with Italy’s broader strategy to raise cricketing standards nationwide. She added that the FCRI is pursuing further bilateral partnerships with international cricket boards to accelerate the sport’s growth.
The PCB described the MoU as the beginning of a long-term, fruitful partnership that will benefit players, coaches, and cricket fans in both nations.
