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Ramiz Raja directs PCB employees to immediately reduce board’s expenses

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has ordered board’s employees to reduce expenses, ARY Sports reported.

Ramiz spoke to the board’s employees which included its directors, lower management and ground staff members at the Imran Khan Enclosure in Gaddafi Stadium two days ago.

Ramiz emphasized reducing expenses and save costs, adding that he had been told by the prime minister himself how he saves expenses at the Prime Minister House and the Prime Minister Office. He also gave an indirect message to the high paid people in hushed words.

“We have to cut the expenses of the board. Have one cup of tea instead of two, use the air conditioner less and turn off the lights when you leave your offices,” Ramiz told employees.

Former captain’s only aim is to make the Pakistan team as the best one in the world. “If our team does not become the number one team in the world, there is no reason for all of us to stay here. We have to work to justify our presence here.”

Ramiz concluded by saying that cricket has to reform at the grassroots level, including the improvement of pitches across Pakistan.

Read: PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja wants quick resumption of school, club cricket

Conspiracy involved in getting Indian visas for Junior Hockey world cup: Asif Bajwa

Lahore: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Asif Bajwa believes that there is a conspiracy involved from Hockey India in getting visas for Junior Hockey World Cup.

According to Bajwa, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) invited PHF to participate in the World Cup on September 23 but the next day, they were told that the last date to submit visa application was September 24.

“On September 23, we were told that Hockey India had sent an email on September 18. But we did not receive any mail from Hockey India on September 18,” he said.

Bajwa questioned that the Junior World Cup schedule was released on September 23, so how did Hockey India mail on September 18?

“We had asked Hockey India for ten days to apply for visas. I have spoken to FIH President Narendra Batra and Chief Executive Asian Hockey Tayyab Ikram on the issue. Both have assured support,” he added.

“We have sent the preliminary list of players and officials to Hockey India. We have also completed 90% of the visa application process,” Asif Bajwa added.

Asif revealed that they have asked the government of Pakistani for the NOC. “PHF wants to play in the World Cup but will abide by the decision of the government over participation.”

The 12th Junior Hockey World Cup is scheduled in India from November 24 to December 5. Pakistan got direct qualification to the mega event after Junior Asia Cup was postponed due to COVID-19.

Read: PHF seeks NOC from government for Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Gujranwala to host first-ever ‘Tape-Ball’ league

Lahore: Gujranwala will host the first-ever tape-ball cricket league from June 25-30, ARY Sports reported.
A total of eight franchise teams will take part in the league. The winning team of the tournament will get prize money of Rs. 3 million. Runners-up will be given a prize of Rs. 1 million. All teams have formed via franchise-style drafting.
“We are trying to promote tape ball cricket. This league will help establish tape-ball cricket on a professional basis,” former Test cricketer Muhammad Khalil.
“All league matches will be played at Gujranwala Stadium,” former cricket and director league Abdul Rehman.
“We have tried to take steps to solve the economic problems of the players. Future stars will be seen playing in this league. Former Test cricketers will be present with all the teams as mentors,” he added.

Read: ‘Tape-ball cricket helped me develop big-hitting’ Azam Khan

AFP announces World Athletics certified level-1 course

Islamabad: Athletics Federation of Pakistan (PAF) has announced the introduction of ‘World Athletics Certified Level One Course’.
The course will be held from June 19 to 30 at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. Coaches will be introduced to the latest techniques of athletics.
Level Two Lecturer of Pakistan Rafiq Ahmed and Lieutenant Colonel Ghulam Shabbir Anwar will give lectures. The course is approved by the World Athletics Federation.

Read: Arshad Nadeem wins gold medal in Imam Reza Athletics Cup

Sports Board Punjab decides to resume sport activities

The Sports Board of Punjab has decided to resume sports activities across the province as the COVID-19 situation improves, ARY Sports reported.
According to the notification, activities of 30 non-contact sports will be resumed from tomorrow. The ban on 12 contact sports will remain in place.
Rowing, karate, taekwondo, judo, kickboxing and tug-of-war will remain suspended. Training on Judo, Rugby, Wrestling, Kabaddi, Muay Thai and Wushu to continue.
Gymnastics, cricket, basketball, volleyball, weightlifting, handball activities, athletics, mountain biking, baseball, roller skating, futsal, table tennis, road cycling activities will be restored.
Cycling, fencing, triathlon, golf, water polo, hockey, archery, rowing, badminton, shooting, modern pentathlon, ski jumping, cross country, snooker and billiards, football, swimming will also be allowed.
It must be noted that sports activities were banned in Punjab due to rising cases of novel coronavirus.