PSL is on its way to become attractive event

Profile:

Highly qualified cricket coach (ECB/CA Level III/ PCB Level IV) with 20 years’ experience in cricket coaching from grass root level to top-level cricket and has represented the Pakistan National Team (1982-1986).

Jalal Uddin got the first ever Hat-trick in ODI Cricket against AUS at Hyderabad 1982.

Area of expertise include:

– Performance Coach – Cricket Analyst
– Talent Identification – Coach Management
– Leadership and Management – Motivational Speaker

Experience:

USA Cricket October 2020 – Present

South West Zone Selector Texas

– Identify and shortlist talent for South West Zone (Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico) Men’s Youth and Senior teams.
– Conduct on-ground trials with other Zonal selectors in the Greater Texas Area for selection of Youth and Senior National Championships 2021.
– Build and establish selection criteria by identifying KPIs through local tournament and league statistics.

Michigan Cricket Association August 2017 – Present

Youth Head Coach/Director of Cricket Development Detroit

– Responsible for developing a coherent team coaching plan using multimedia presentations to prepare MICHCA Youth teams with an agenda on cricket skills and code of conduct that led to 20% increase in all areas of the game.
– Build a strong team culture by establishing team values and motivating the players through promotion and goal setting.
– Collaborate with MICHCA in selection process and provide technical, tactical and game sense training for potential Youth team players in order to develop specific plans and strategies.
– Lead and work closely with support staff for key events and competitions with a targeted focus on conducting training session, debriefing players and arranging team meeting.
– Follow a “plan, do, review” approach to improve player performances through video analysis for technical modification, match analysis for mental approach and performance standard.

Pakistan National Women Team February 2018 – February 2019

Chief Selector Lahore, Pakistan

– Managed five Zonal Academies in Pakistan that produced players Fatima Sana, Aroob Shah, Ramin Shamim, Umaima Sohail and others who were selected for Pakistan National Women Team.
– Ensured Women team success through one-to-one specialized training programs that led to Pakistan Women National team defeating West Indies in T20/ODI 2019 for the first time ever in Pakistan Woman Team’s history.
– Developed National Team Performance ranking system for central contract and established selection criteria for Pakistan National Women Team through orbit selection process.

Customs Women Cricket Team August 2016 – December 2017

Chief Selector/Head Coach Karachi, Pakistan

– Developed a strong team culture by setting personalized goals and creating accountability amongst the players which led to Customs Women Team reaching the finals in National Women Tournament 2017.
– Managed a two week skill development program where performances were monitored through bio mechanics and video analysis tools and in competition by setting goals and performance standards.
– Coordinated Karachi Girls Development August 2019 program on raising the bar of girls cricket and conducted Karachi Girls School Cricket Empowerment Program 2019 with support from Australian High Commission.

Achievements:

As Pakistan National Team Player (1982-1986):

First-ever Hat-trick in ODI Cricket against Australia at Hyderabad, Pakistan – 1982

As Head Coach:

Vital Five Cricket Club Won Titan Cup at Kuala Lampur – 2018
Customs U-15 Won Shri Rajiv Gandhi Championship at Chennai – 2016
Sindh First Class Team won Pentangular Cup at Karachi – 2008
Customs U-15 Won Dolphin Cup at Sharjah – 2005
Custom First Class Team won Patrons Trophy at Lahore – 2001

Education:

Marine Academy
Marine Engineer, Karachi 1978-1982

Certifications:

PCB Level-IV Coaching Course 2016
CA Level-III Coaching Course 2010
ECB Level-III Coaching Course 2003
ECB Staff Coach Level-I Tutor Training Course 2004
UC Davis Online Manager Specialization Course 2020

Organizations:

USA Cricket – Individual Member
ECB Coaches Association – Member
International Sports Press Association (AIPS) – Member

PAGE: Could you tell us about the marketing strategy and the value of Pakistan Super League?

Jalal Uddin: There is no denying the fact that prior to the concept of PSL, dilapidated situation of international cricket in Pakistan was delineated by almost everyone in every stratum of the society. More or less everyone wanted the resumption of international cricket in Pakistan. The concept of PSL was vital in terms of getting the attention of the world. Insecurity was deemed the sole reason for the vacuum of international cricket in Pakistan. Pakistanis are rather passionate about cricket. There are ample leagues such as Big Bash League, Sri Lankan Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, IPL etc. generating staggering revenues. PSL is on its way to becoming one of the leading leagues in the international arena fascinating the world class cricketers to play in Pakistan for PSL.

Way back in May 2016, it was announced that the inaugural season of the PSL had yielded a whopping profits of US$2.6 million. It was terrific to know that the commercial rights to the initial franchises were sold for US$93 million for a span of 10 years in December 2015. The market value of PSL is far more today vis-a-vis 2017 when it as was up to US$300 million.

PAGE: Local stadiums play a crucial role in nurturing talent for PSL. Your views:

Jalal Uddin: Infrastructure comprising stadiums do play a crucial role however more significant is the participation of the players in team competitions which equip them with techniques and inflate their confidence. Quality grounds enhance the value of a tournament eventually attracting inspectors, players etc.

PAGE: What is your perspective about the infrastructure development for PSL?

Jalal Uddin: Infrastructure plays a vital role in any sport. Top stadium facilities attract fans, help players to perform with full skills etc. Infrastructure is one of the elements that enhance the value of the game. PSL matches are being played on top available grounds and nothing could be better than this. Moreover, a lot more could be done by having a joint strategy by the Government, PCB, Franchises etc. There is no harm in learning from others leagues.

PAGE: What is your take on upcoming hi-tech cricket stadium in Islamabad?

Jalal Uddin: Islamabad stadium will definitely be a good addition. I presume, priority of this kind of stadium should be for Karachi or Lahore. That huge stadium in Islamabad will be under-utilized.