SWABI: Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah along with members of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) who visited the Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology discussed with academia the promotion of women’s cricket, says a press release issued here on Monday.
The visiting delegation included Aamir Nawab, former PCB Governing Board member, Khalid Usman, a prominent cricketer of Peshawar Zalmi and Swabi head coach Hamad Ali Shah.
The delegation during their visit met GIK Institute Rector Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Pro-Rector Admin and Finance Sardar Aminullah Khan, Pro-Rector Academics Prof Dr Wasim Ahmad Khan and other academic staff.
Talking to Dawn, Hamad said the PCB members were informed during their visit to the GIK Institute cricket ground that the venue was registered with the PCB and that the Institute wanted to further modernise it.
According to Hamad, development of women’s cricket also came under discussion.
“Promotion of women’s cricket and establishment of a biomechanics lab at the GIK Institute were also discussed [during the meeting],” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Yasir proposed clay from Gujranwala be brought for the ground and lauded the modern facilities provided to students at the GIK Institute.
Prof Khalid acknowledged Yasir’s continued efforts for promoting cricket in Swabi and his important role in helping Pakistan win international matches.
Published in Dawn, August 9th, 2022
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