DateLine: 24th November 2006

Media Release - 24 November 2006

The Chairman PCB Dr Nasim Ashraf visited Lahore Country Club, Muridke on 23rd November, 2006 where the National Training Camp for Women Cricketers was in progress in preparation for the 3rd Asia Cup in India. The Chairman was warmly welcomed by PCB Women's Wing officials. His prime purpose to attend the said camp was to meet the probables of Pakistan Women Cricket Team and to distribute cash awards to Pakistan Women Cricket Team members and Officials for their convincing win against Hong Kong in September, 2006 which enabled the team to qualify for the World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Dr Mira Phailbus, Chairperson PCB Women's Wing, briefed the Chairman PCB about the organization and performance of PCB Women's Wing since its inception. The Chairman PCB praised the performance and efforts of Women's Wing and Pakistan Women's Cricket Team and in his speech he assured that the support provided by PCB to the PCB Women's Wing would be increased in the future. The Captain of the Women's Team, Ms Urooj Mumtaz Khan gave a vote of thanks to the Chairman and ensured that her team would make every effort to lift the Pakistan Team to the top. The Chairman also distributed cash awards amounting to Rs 10,000/- each to the Pakistan Women's Cricket Team members and officials for the 3-0 win against Hong Kong in September, 2006.

Media Department

(Article: Copyright © 2006 Pakistan Cricket Board)