Pakistan captain Babar Azam has lauded the recent training camp held at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, highlighting its success in fostering unity among players while enhancing their athleticism, fitness, and mental toughness. Babar’s remarks, shared via a press release by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), underscore the strategic nature of the camp, conducted in collaboration with the army, aimed at preparing players for upcoming series and tournaments, including the home T20I series against New Zealand and the ICC T20 World Cup. With 29 players, including Babar, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imad Wasim, and Mohammad Amir, participating, the camp focused on a comprehensive training regime encompassing fitness, agility, leadership, strategic thinking, and overall performance under the guidance of experienced trainers and coaches. Babar emphasized the significance of team bonding activities and performance-enhancing lectures, stressing the camp’s focus on physical conditioning, teamwork, and mental resilience. The captain expressed optimism that the camp’s outcomes would bolster the team’s performance and reduce injury risks, sentiments echoed by other players, including Naseem Shah and Imad, who praised its emphasis on physical fitness and its potential benefits in match situations.