Karachi's regional cricket academy to be launched after nine years: PCB chairman

PCB Chairman visits National Stadium, promises launch of facility soon

KARACHI: Karachi’s regional cricket academy is all set to be launched after a wait of nine years with former Pakistan player Mudassar Nazar heading it, revealed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan during his visit of the National Stadium of Karachi yesterday.

“Nazar will look after the Karachi regional cricket academy besides his contribution for Lahore’s National Cricket Academy (NCA). We hope to launch the project in the coming days,” said Shaharyar.



The PCB has been criticised from various quarters for complacency when it comes to on academy projects across the country. Despite the mass interest and talent pool in the country, there is only one finishing school for cricketers — Lahore’s NCA.

However, Shaharyar further revealed that the PCB intends to open up academies in Quetta and Multan. “Besides Karachi we will be setting-up academies in Multan and possibly at Quetta’s Bugti Stadium as well,” said Shaharyar.

‘Amir to get visa shortly’

Shaharyar, meanwhile, added that the PCB was confident that fast-bowler Mohammad Amir would get his UK visa. Answering a question about the progress on the left-armer’s visa application, Shaharyar expressed his assurance at the process.



“Amir’s visa shouldn’t be an issue; I am travelling to Lahore shortly and will get an update once I reach there. But we are confident that there won’t be any complication in this regard,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 30^th, 2016.

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