Girls Taking Keen Interest In Cricket: Zaheer Abbas
Muhammad Rameez Published November 08, 2016 | 02:30 PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 08th Nov, 2016 ) : Former International Cricket Council (ICC) President Zaheer Abbas on Tuesday said girls were taking keen interest in the game of cricket and could not wait to get on the field to play.
Speaking at the National Press Club (NPC) on Tuesday, Zaheer Abbas, who is representing the Punjab sports board said an academy would also be established in Karachi for the female cricketers. "Our first priority is to promote and encourage the game of cricket in the country," he said.
He said we want cricket to be get more encouragement in Punjab.
"Yesterday I inaugurated an academy in Rawalpindi and more academies will also be set up in Lahore, Sialkot and Multan," he said.
He said best coaches would also be hired for the academies. "I believe the game of cricket would get better and developed in the country in the next three years," he said. He said talented youth would also be brought to fore. Responding to a question regarding damaging of Abdul Razzaq's career, he said Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could answer it better. APP/vad/rn
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