Wasim Jaffer calls for incentives in Emerging Men's Tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Wasim Jaffer has praised the BCCI for its inaugural Emerging Men's Tournament held in Bengaluru, which started on July 6. The tournament aimed to showcase young talent and identify players for future Test cricket. Jaffer emphasized the need for incentives, such as prize money, to motivate players to excel in red-ball cricket. Team A, coached by Jaffer, won the tournament, featuring standout performances from players like Rasikh Salam and Qamran Iqbal. The BCCI is urged to offer financial rewards to enhance competition among participants.
- •Emerging Men's Tournament began on July 6 in Bengaluru.
- •Team A, coached by Wasim Jaffer, won the tournament.
- •Rasikh Salam and Qamran Iqbal were among top performers.
- •Jaffer recommended introducing prize money for participants.
- •The tournament aims to identify future Test cricket prospects.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI should incentivise Emerging Men's Tournament: Wasim Jaffer
"Former India opener Wasim Jaffer lauded the BCCI's inaugural Emerging Men's Tournament. He suggested incentives for players to boost red-ball cricket's appeal. The tournament aimed to identify promising young talents for future Test cricket. Several young players showcased their skills in the four-day matches. Jaffer believes prize money would encourage extra effort from participants.
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