Lahore, November 06, 2018 (PPI-OT): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Ehsan Mani called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office here today. During the meeting, both agreed to promote cricket in Punjab province including provision of facilities to the cricketers from southern Punjab and other backward areas of the province and to encourage the new talent. Establishment of a cricket academy in southern Punjab for promoting the talent of cricket was also discussed.
Talking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that cricket is the most popular game in Pakistan adding that joint steps will be taken in partnership with the PCB to promote the sports of cricket. He said that tremendous potential of cricket is available in southern Punjab and other backward areas. Punjab government will take necessary steps to bring out the talent; he added and further said that tours of cricketers to such areas will also be arranged.
Usman Buzdar said that PCB should devise a comprehensive program to bring out the talent of cricket from southern Punjab and other backward areas and assured that Punjab government will provide necessary facilities for this purpose. He said that international players have visited Pakistan due to the PSL and this has helped to promote the soft image of the country. He assured that all possible cooperation will be extended to the PCB for PSL matches.
Ehsan Mani said that joint steps will be taken with the Punjab government to encourage cricket talent from remote areas including southern Punjab. He also invited the Chief Minister to visit the PCB. Advisor to Chief Minister Aun Chaudhry, COO PCB and others were also present on the occasion.
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