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n the bustling urban
"The Askari IV Cricket
Academy stands as a
testament to the power of
vision, perseverance, and
community spirit, enriching
lives and shaping destinies
for years to come."
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landscape of Rashid
Minhas Road, Askari
IV area, where towering
buildings and residential
complexes dominate the
scenery, there exists a beacon
of change, a testament to
the transformative power
of community-driven
initiatives. Amidst the
concrete jungle, an empty
plot of land, once overlooked
and underutilized, now
stands as a symbol of hope
and opportunity for the
younger generation - the
Askari IV Cricket Academy.
The brainchild of Asif Saeed,
a former club cricketer
and frequent advocate for
youth development through "The establishment of the
sports, this unique cricketing
heaven emerged from the desire academy not only fills a void in the
to repurpose neglected spaces for local landscape but also fosters
the betterment of society. Asif’s a sense of pride and ownership
vision was simple yet profound: to
provide a safe heaven for children among residents, reaffirming the
in the locality, offering them access importance of community-driven
to sporting activities that foster
personal growth, camaraderie, initiatives."
and a healthy lifestyle. Sarfarz Ahmed
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