Bright chances of international cricket in Pakistan CM Balochi

QUETTA: Law and order situation has remarkably improved in country and Balochistan owing to successful actions of security forces against terrorists. It has brightened chances of holding international cricket matches in the country. Pakistan Cricket Board should also organise international matches and domestic cricket in Quetta as in other cities of the country. Provincial government would extend full cooperation in this connection.These views were expressed by Balochistan chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri while speaking with Chairman PCB Shahar Yar Khan, who held a meeting with him here Thursday. Provincial ministers, MPAs and Chief Secretary were also present at the meeting.Chief Minister said there is no dearth of talent among our youth. They should show best performance in cricket and other sports and brightened the name of the country.If PCB establishes cricket academy in Quetta then players of international standard would emerge.Chairman PCB Shahar Yar Khan, appreciating provincial government measures for improving law and order situation, said that PCMB would ensure organising international matches in Quetta.Efforts would be made that a match is organised with Afghan cricket team during its next visit to Pakistan.He said PCB would launch flood lights and other international standard facilities at the Bugti Cricket Stadium shortly.Besides cricket Academy was also being established in Quetta. Cricket grounds would also be built in all districts of the province.He asked chief minister for providing land for this.Chief minister assured that government would extend full cooperation for promotion of cricket and building grounds.He also stressed need for building cricket ground in Gwadar at the earliest. He also presented a souvenir to Chairman PCB.’