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Pakistan to Promote Disabled Cricket with Global Memon Community's Support

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Pakistan is set to witness significant positive changes in disabled cricket, thanks to the support of the global Memon community. The Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA) has been working tirelessly to promote disabled cricket, and the community's backing is expected to take the sport to new heights. President of the Pakistan Memon Federation, Shabbir Haroon, expressed his support for the PPDCA during a recent press conference at the National Stadium Karachi.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan will promote disabled cricket with the support of the global Memon community.
  • The Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA) is working to promote disabled cricket.
  • Disabled cricketers will soon be awarded central contracts.
  • Plans are underway to launch the Disabled Cricketer of the Year Award.
  • The PPDCA is organizing the Pepsi National PD T20 Cricket Championship, starting on August 11.
  • The championship will feature teams from Karachi, Multan, Lahore, and Quetta in the first phase.
  • The second phase will feature teams from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Bahawalpur in Islamabad from August 18 to 20.
  • The final will be held in Karachi, with the date and venue to be announced later.
  • The PPDCA is working to offer central contracts to Pakistan's talented international disabled cricketers.

Statistics:

  • August 11: Date of the Pepsi National PD T20 Cricket Championship.
  • 4 teams: Teams participating in the first phase of the championship - Karachi, Multan, Lahore, and Quetta.
  • 4 teams: Teams participating in the second phase of the championship - Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Bahawalpur.
  • 2 matches per day: Matches to be played daily during the first phase of the championship.
  • 2 phases: The championship is divided into two phases, with the first phase being held in Karachi and the second phase in Islamabad.
  • 20 days: Duration of the second phase of the championship.

Sources:

  • "Press Conference by President PPDCA, Shabbir Haroon - Pakistan Memon Federation"
  • "Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA) Press Conference"

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