LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana discussed matters regarding promotion of cricket in the province during a meeting held here on Saturday.
The Chief Minister appreciated the performances of Lahore Qalandars’ Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf during the T20 World Cup and said that they won the hearts of the nation by exhibiting outstanding performances. “Muhammad Asif and others also played memorable cricket in the T20 World Cup. I hope the men in green will return as T20 World Champions.”
The CM further said that Lahore Qalandars took exemplary steps to promote the new talent, adding that he would soon visit Lahore Qalandars High Performance Center. “The government will support the Lahore Qalander’sprogramme to bring the new talent into limelight. Cooperation between Sports Board Punjab and Lahore Qalandars for the promotion of cricket at the grassroots level will be reviewed. I also directed the Secretary Sports to present a plan in this regard.”
He said the incumbent government was making serious efforts for the promotion of sports and recreational activities in the province. He stated that high performance centers were also being set up in Faisalabad and Sialkot. A comprehensive sports policy was announced for the promotion of sports activities in the province, he said.
Atif Rana apprised the CM about High Performance Centers and the plan of holding the cricket tournaments at Mohallah level. Usman Buzdar appreciated the proposed programme to organize cricket tournaments at ‘Mohallah Level’ in Lahore. Provincial Ministers Asad Khokher, Ijaz Aalam, spokesperson Punjab government Hasaan Khawar, Principal Secretary to the CM, Secretary Sports, DG Sports Board Punjab and concerned officials were also present there.
