World fame cricketer Shahid Afridi inaugurating Shahid Afiridi Sports Complex in Quetta: Photo provided by DGPR

Sports Desk: 

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddoos Bizenjo and Shahid Afridi laid the foundation stone of the Shahid Afridi Sports complex at Saryab road Quetta on Monday.  

The Cricket Academy established at Saryab Sports Complex is a joint effort of the Government of Balochistan and the Shahid Afridi Foundation. Provincial Ministers, Members of the Assembly, and the Chief Secretary of Balochistan also participated in the ceremony.

“I welcome Shahid Afridi on his arrival here” the Chief Minister stated. Today is a big day that we are providing a platform to the youth of the province to show their skills, Mr. Bizenjo added.

At the occasion of the opening ceremony of the sports complex, the CM Balochistan said, “there is no dearth of talent among the youth of Balochistan”. The youth of the province is more fond of the game of cricket, the CM added.

Mr. Bizenjo determined that the provincial government will fully cooperate with the Shahid Afridi Foundation to make the cricket academy functional in three months. “Shahid Afridi Foundation’s interest in promoting the game of cricket in the province is welcome” Chief Minister lamented.

 

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