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Northern cricket team was a domestic cricket team in Pakistan representing Rawalpindi Division, Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. It competed in domestic first-class, List A and T20 cricket competitions, namely the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan Cup and National T20 Cup. The team was operated by the Northern Cricket Association.
History
The team was introduced as a part of the new domestic structure announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on 31 August 2019. On 3 September 2019, PCB confirmed the first squad of the team.
2019/20 season
Northern were runners-up in the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, and won the National T20 Cup, defeating Balochistan by 52 runs in the final. The Pakistan Cup was cancelled this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020/21 season
Northern finished in fifth place in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, and were losing semi-finalists in both the Pakistan Cup and the National T20 Cup.
Northern has won several domestic titles, including the National T20 Cup, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, and the Pakistan Cup. The team has also produced several talented cricketers who have gone on to represent Pakistan at the international level.
The current captain of the Northern team is Imad Wasim, a left-arm spinner and all-rounder who has played for Pakistan in all three formats of the game. Other key players in the team include Haider Ali, a young and talented batsman, and Mohammad Amir, a left-arm fast bowler who has played for Pakistan in numerous international matches.
Northern plays its home matches at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which is one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world. The team has a large and passionate fan base, and its matches are always well-attended and highly anticipated. Overall, Northern is a formidable cricket team that is known for its skill, talent, and competitive spirit.