Pakistani youngster Babar Azam, who was one of the shining stars of this year's Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand, has said that there are appropriate levels of support for young cricketers in Pakistan.

"I'm not even sixteen yet and the Pakistan Cricket Board have already provided me with three or four lectures on how to deal with anyone making any such approaches to me," PakPassion.net quoted Azam, as saying.

"The instructions are clear and tell us to stay away from them and if we are approached, to let our team managers and captain know that we have been approached in this manner," he added.

The 15-year-old, who is also the cousin of the Akmal brothers, further said that the National Cricket Academy coaches as well as the International Cricket Council (ICC) also provides Pakistani players with relevant information regarding the darker side of cricket.

"We receive lectures at the National Cricket Academy, along with receiving guidelines given by the ICC. We get to watch videos and receive all the guidance that in my opinion is required," Azam said.

"It's very clear, concise and there can be absolutely no confusion regarding the message that is being delivered. The guidance is adequate in my opinion," he added. (ANI)