{"id":125360,"date":"2026-09-24T21:50:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=125360"},"modified":"2026-09-24T21:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:50:06","slug":"babar-azam-razaullah-join-ogdcl-for-presidents-trophy-grade-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-sports-news\/babar-azam-razaullah-join-ogdcl-for-presidents-trophy-grade-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Babar Azam, Razaullah join OGDCL for President\u2019s Trophy Grade-I"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">LAHORE: The third round of the President\u2019s Trophy Grade-I will begin from Thursday, 24 September in Islamabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar. A number of Test cricketers and Pakistan U19 players have joined their respective departmental teams, adding more excitement and competitive edge to the first-class tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Babar Azam and Razaullah have joined Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) before their fixture against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), which is scheduled at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium. Mystery spinner Usman Tariq has linked up with KRL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), who are looking to bounce back after copping a defeat in their second match against Ghani, have welcomed fast bowler Naseem Shah, top-order batter Abdullah Shafique along with trio of Pakistan U19 players Farhan Yousuf, Abdul Subhan and Hamza Zahoor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Aamir Jamal is set to bolster Markhor IT Solutions\u2019 fast bowling attack after they were in the field for 158 overs against KRL in the second round.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Abdullah Fazal has joined State Bank of Pakistan, while Saud Shakeel has linked up with Kingsmen Academy. 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