Pakistan, July 17 -- Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has finalised a proposed merit-based selection criteria for the Pakistan Senior Men's National Team World Cup Camp, aimed at ensuring a transparent, objective and performance-driven selection process.

According to a PHF press release, players will be evaluated in five key areas: tactical understanding, technical ability, physical performance, mental strength and attitude.

Each player will be assessed on a scale of one to five in every category by the coaching staff during trials and training sessions.

Under the proposed criteria, a player must secure a score of three or above in at least three of the five evaluation areas to qualify for selection in the National Team World Cup Camp....