Independent Report
KARACHI: In a remarkable development, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the Sindh Premier League (SPL) the other day.
NOC was officially granted by PCB in a crucial meeting of SPL President Arif Malik and former provincial minister Nasir Hussain Shah with PCB Chairman Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf at the PCB headquarters.
Also present at the meeting were PCB Director Domestic Nadeem Khan and other high-ranking PCB officials.
The decision regarding grant of NOC for SPL has sparked jubilation among players, team owners, and officials in Sindh.
The SPL, which is being aligned with the vision of People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, promises to mark a new chapter in sports history, according to Chairman PCB Zaka Ashraf
Speaking on the occasion, Nasir Hussain Shah emphasized that the SPL embodies the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The league’s goal is not only to nurture cricket talent in Sindh but also to showcase the rich culture of the region to the world.
He expressed his delight at the PCB’s issuance of the NOC for SPL, crediting former Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and his cabinet for their tireless efforts in transforming the league from an idea into reality. Nasir Hussain Shah expressed optimism about the SPL’s inaugural edition’s success.
He said that players who never had a chance to showcase their talents should be included in the league.
He stated that the PPP chairman was showing special interest in organizing the first provincial league.
His instructions are not only to highlight the cricket talent of Sindh but also to showcase the culture of Sindh through this league, Nasir noted.
PCB Chairman Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf expressed the hope that successful hosting of the SPL would contribute to a new chapter in the sports history of Sindh and would continue to play a pivotal role.
Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf echoed these sentiments, highlighting the potential of SPL to make a significant impact on Sindh’s sporting landscape and beyond.
SPL President Arif Malik, while considering the NOC a crucial milestone, expressed renewed enthusiasm for the league’s preparations.
He acknowledged the pressure that comes with the approval, pledging to ensure a brilliant organization and promising the fans the best and most competitive cricket.
Arif Malik expressed gratitude to the PCB for recognizing their efforts and granting the NOC.
He acknowledged that while the NOC approval brought joy, it also placed pressure on them to organize the league brilliantly, ensuring that cricket fans could enjoy the best and most competitive cricket.
He said they were thankful to the PCB for appreciating their efforts and granting the NOC.
Meanwhile, it has been learnt that the preparations have been started for the first edition of SPL. However, schedule of the League is yet to be announced.
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