Dear Mr. Khalid Mahmood, Director General Sports,

Dear Mr. Khalid Mahmood, Director General Sports,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to discuss some important matters regarding the cricket academy under your leadership as the Director General of Sports. As a senior cricketer, I believe it is crucial to address these concerns in order to improve the academy and ensure fair treatment for all players.

Firstly, I would like to bring to your attention the issues with the installation of the specially imported “chaman” grass at the cricket academy. Despite the presence of experts, the grass has failed to grow in certain areas due to unsuitable soil conditions. I suggest using appropriate mud and special soil during the installation process to rectify this issue. Additionally, it is important to ensure timely payment of salaries to the daily wage employees of the Provincial Sports Directorate.

Recently, the cricket academy coaches on daily wages were prohibited from seeking other employment opportunities, which has put them in a difficult financial situation. Given the economic challenges and rising inflation, their monthly salary of twenty-five thousand rupees is insufficient to sustain their households. Interestingly, individuals associated with the cricket department of the Provincial Sports Directorate are running a private academy while holding permanent government jobs. It is concerning that this situation has not been questioned or investigated.

Furthermore, players attending the cricket academy are burdened with additional charges on top of their monthly training fees. Some individuals exploit this by accepting extra payments and making promises to groom children into successful cricketers. This practice mainly affects senior players, limiting opportunities for new players and creating unfair advantages. Additionally, the distribution of special kits to academy students involves separate contractors who receive payments. I request your intervention to ensure transparent and reasonable distribution of kits within the cricket academy.

To gain a better understanding of the situation, I encourage you to review the manual recordings of the academy’s surveillance cameras from the past month. This will provide insights into the attendance and commitment of daily wage cricket coaches compared to their permanent counterparts.

Lastly, I am deeply concerned about the bias and mistreatment towards senior players within the academy. Despite the achievements of many academy players representing our country at the international level, senior players face challenges and unfair treatment. I kindly request that you provide equal opportunities for senior players and take appropriate action against those who exploit the cricket academy for personal gain.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I believe that your intervention and commitment to reform will lead to a more inclusive and thriving cricket academy for all players.

Sincerely,
A Concerned Senior Cricketer