President for improving cricket infrastructure in Sindh

President Asif Ali Zardari says promotion of sports and Cricket leagues will not only enhance sports tourism but it will also boost economic activities in the country. He was talking to the delegation of Sindh Premier League led by Chairman Malik Aslam in Islamabad today. The President called for exploring the possibility of joint ventures in the Cricket sector to develop state-of-the-art stadiums. Emphasizing the need to improve Cricket infrastructure and training facilities in Sindh, he urged to provide modern coaching and mentoring opportunities to youth of province. Terming Sindh Premier League as a great platform to showcase Sindh's cricket talent, Asif Ali Zardari urged the need to devise a comprehensive long-term roadmap to promote Cricket in the province. The President was briefed about the role of SPL in uncovering and promoting Sindh's cricketing talent and improving Cricket infrastructure. The delegation also highlighted the achievements of league's inaugural season and shared future plans f or establishing a high-performance centre in Karachi aimed at training young talent, particularly from rural and underrepresented areas of Sindh. Asif Ali Zardari assured the delegation of his support to encourage and promote Cricket in Sindh. The President would ask the Sindh Government and the Pakistan Cricket Board to extend all necessary assistance to help improve Cricketing infrastructure in Sindh as well as provide mentoring to make SPL a success. Source: Radio Pakistan