LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan called on Shahbaz Sharif here on Wednesday and matters regarding promotion of cricket and the tour of Zimbabwean cricket team to Pakistan were discussed in the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that the tour of the Zimbabwean cricket team to Pakistan will be very important with regard to revival of international cricket in Pakistan and it is hoped that cricket teams of other countries will also come to play in the country.
The Chief Minister said that the efforts made by Pakistan Cricket Board for arranging tours of cricket teams of different countries to Pakistan are laudable and Punjab government is ready to extend all possible cooperation in this regard.
The Chief Minister further said that Punjab government will take all possible steps for providing best security cover and environment so that foreign cricket teams could play in a peaceful atmosphere.
He said that foolproof security arrangements will be made for international cricket teams.
He said that there is a lot of talent for cricket in Pakistan and it can regain its lost status by polishing this talent.
The Chief Minister said that Punjab government has constructed new grounds in the province and a comprehensive programme is being implemented for the promotion of cricket and other sports.
He said that Pakistani youth are very talented and they have earned laurels for the country on a number of occasions.
However, he said, there is need for a comprehensive planning for the promotion of cricket at the lower level for polishing this talent.
He said that the sports are essential for setting up a healthy society and besides promotion of discipline; sports also play an effective role in reducing tension.
The Chief Minister said that negative activities can be curbed by promoting cricket and other sports.
He said that all out facilities will continue to be provided for the promotion of cricket and other sports.
Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar Khan said that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif is extending all out cooperation for the promotion of cricket.
