Pakistan has enough talent in cricket which needs to be polished: PM Imran
Last updated on: 16 September,2020 10:56 pm
The prime minister said that the cricket system in the country needs to be restructured
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that there is a lot of cricket talent in Pakistan which needs to be polished.
Addressing the signing ceremony of agreements between PTV, PCB and cable operators regarding Pakistan Cricket broadcast and cable distribution rights in Islamabad on Wednesday, he called for professional talent hunting and its “polishing” to lead the in the world of sports and lauded the Australian “system” which encourages emerging of talented youth and said it was one of the best in the world.
The prime minister said that the cricket system in the country needs to be restructured which will make Pakistan unbeatable in the world. He advised the PCB to increase the competition level of players.
Imran Khan said that the inking of an agreement between Pakistan Television Corporation and Pakistan Cricket Board was a positive development that would encourage sporting activity in the country.
Imran Khan said the cricket broadcast will increase PTV s coverage and quality.
Regarding possible increase in license fee of PTV, the Prime Minister said the government is waiting for its business plan.