Karachi teams deserve due representation in domestic circuit: Commissioner

Joint Secretary KCCA also slammed PCB for not giving direct entry to two Karachi teams in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has extended his support to Karachi City Cricket Association(KCCA) in getting two teams in domestic first class circuit of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).    

He made these observations while speaking as a chief guest for the inauguration of Commissioner Karachi Cup here at National Stadium on Sunday evening.

Siddiqui said it was the right of players of Karachi to have representations for two teams in the domestic cricket on the basis of Karachi being the biggest metropolis of the country and in presence of huge number of talented players in the city.

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"Karachi has produced and given large number of players to the country. It is one of the largest cities in the country where different communities live; it is the biggest cricket nursery of the country and thus it deserves due representation," he said.

He said he would personally speak to PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan to get the issue resolved in an amicable manner.   He added that he has assured the chairman PCB that there is no issue of security for the sports activities including cricket matches.  He said that organising Commissioner Karachi Cup was an honour for him.

Meanwhile, Joint Secretary KCCA Jamil Ahmed, while speaking on the occasion, agreed with Siddiqui and slammed PCB for not giving direct entry to two Karachi teams.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Bari, President and Secretary KCCA Professor Ejaz Faruqi, Shafiq Kazmi, legendary Test umpire Mehboob Shah also spoke on the occasion.

Other attendees included players Sarfraz Ahmed, Anwar Ali and former leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.