ISLAMABAD, Dec 21: The final phase of Pakistan junior cricket camp in preparation for the World Cup in New Zealand began in earnest Friday at the Rawalpindi Stadium.

Coach Haroon Rasheed said that all 14 boys had reported and the schedule of training was the same as in the pre-Ramazan phase. “We go for one extended session from 9am till about 3.30pm.”

Haroon said that with this being the last phase before the players leave for New Zealand, they would focus on applying themselves in match conditions.

The juniors who beat Sri Lanka 4-1 in a one-day home series, are due to play practice matches against the PCB XI on Dec 29 and 31 in Rawalpindi.

Meanwhile former West Indies skipper Clive Lloyd will be giving tips to the players in the camp from Jan 4 to 6.

The Pakistan Juniors will leave for New Zealand on Jan 9 or 10.