Commissioning of the First Phase of the Sports Centre

To mark the commissioning of the first phase of the Sports Centre, a cricket match was held on 13 December, 1998. The match was played between the Rector’s XI, a team of faculty and students and the President’s XI, consisting of staff and volunteers. Former Pakistani Captain, Mr. Zaheer Abbas was the Chief Guest. The Phase I was completed on schedule, and the areas commissioned include the cricket and football fields, tennis and volleyball courts and the jogging track. The match was won by the President’s XI.

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Mr. Zaheer Abbas inaugurating the first phase of the Sports Centre. Dr. Camer W. Vellani, Rector of the University (2nd from left) is also seen.	Four hundred girls from SMS Girls School form ‘Welcome’ during the PT display
Hundreds of balloons added colour to the event	The pipe band playing their tunes
Mr. Irshad Kassam, volunteer team leader (Pakistan) bowling the  first ball to  the Chief Guest	Inaugurating the pitch – Mr. Zaheer Abbas facing the first ball of the match
A view of the field with the cricket match in progress	The Chief Guest with players from both teams

Trophies and mementos were presented to the winning captain, best bowler, batsman and the best all rounder