Lahore, In a significant development for cricket enthusiasts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province’s Caretaker Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs, and Science and Information Technology, Dr. Najibullah Marwat, visited the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The visit aimed to discuss the promotion of cricket in the province and the prospect of hosting Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Peshawar.

According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the meeting between Dr. Marwat and PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf was pivotal in deliberating various issues surrounding cricket in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Dr. Marwat emphasized the importance of playing cricket in the province’s grounds, which would allow local fans to witness the sport of national and international cricketers firsthand. He highlighted that such initiatives would not only promote cricket but also help unearth and nurture the abundant talent in the region.

Chairman Zaka Ashraf expressed his views on the productive meeting with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister. The PCB, in an effort to boost cricket development in the area, has requested the provincial government to take charge of the historic Arbab Niaz Stadium and Hayatabad Stadium, along with other regional grounds. This collaboration is seen as a crucial step towards providing modern facilities for cricketers and contributing to the overall growth of cricket in the region.

The KP minister’s initiative to host PSL matches in Peshawar is a move that is expected to bring a new wave of excitement and opportunities for local talent. The potential for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to showcase its cricketing prowess on a national and international stage is a significant step towards the sport’s development in the province.

The meeting underlines the commitment of both the PCB and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to work collaboratively in promoting cricket and recognizing the region’s potential in producing talented cricketers who can represent Pakistan on international platforms.