Summary At the invitation of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the winning team of the University of Central Punjab reached Gaddafi Stadium.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - On the occasion of the final match of the tri-series, the University of Central Punjab (UCP) cricket team, the winner of the Grade Two domestic tournament, arrived at the Gaddafi Stadium where they were presented with prize money.
At the invitation of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the winning team of the University of Central Punjab reached Gaddafi Stadium.
Chairman Dunya Media Group Mian Amir Mahmood also attended the closing ceremony.
On this occasion, the University of Central Punjab cricket team was awarded a prize of Rs20 million for winning the Grade II Silver Trophy. UCP Pro-Rector Professor Dr. Hammad Naveed received the prize.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has outlined plans to expand school cricket across the country, saying Pakistan has an abundance of cricketing talent that needs a stronger system to identify and develop it.
Speaking at the University of Central Punjab (UCP) in Lahore during the university’s annual sports prize distribution ceremony, attended by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Niaz Ahmad and Punjab Group Chairman Mian Amer, he highlighted the launch of school cricket competitions, increased opportunities for young players and financial rewards for winning teams. Lahore already has teams from 1,400 schools, with the number expected to exceed 3,000 next year.
