Page 57 - GCU Quarterly

HIGHLIGHTS
2020

Government College
University Lahore

VC XI beats Old Ravians XI by 5 wickets

he Vice Chancellor's XI beat the Old Ravians XI by 5
wickets in the festival cricket match played at the
TGovernment College University Lahore's Oval Ground.
Former Pakistan cricket team capitan Mr. Intikhab Alam was the
chief guest at the festival match held under the auspices of the Page 56
Old Ravians Union (ORU).
The Old Ravians IX under the captaincy of Minister Higher
Education Raja Yasir Humayun Sarfraz decided to bat first after
winning the toss. They scored 129 runs in 12 overs.
Former GC cricket team capitan Shahab Bashrat scored a
quick fire of 55 runs of just 29 balls. His innings included four
fours and three sixes. The Minister Higher Education started his
innings with two quick fours but he was caught and bowled by
former test cricketer Manzoor Elahi.
Vice Chancellor's XI chased the total of 129 runs in the 12th
over at a loss only 5 wickets. Batting maestro, GCU Vice
Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi scored quick 39 runs in early
overs which immensely helped his team winning the match.
Speaking on the occasion, Raja Yasir Humayun Sarfraz said
that he had played from kookaburra cricket ball after many
years, adding that sports activities were highly crucial for
healthy mind. He said he had started inter university sports to
promote healthy sports activities among students. He said
playing for Old Ravians as former alumni of the GC was a big
proud moment for him.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi expressed gratitude to
Old Ravians Union for organizing a colorful match, saying that
Old Ravians would bring in a tougher team next year. He said
that GCU had been one of the finest sports nurseries for
producing top sportsmen for the country's national teams. He
said this year he personally ensured sports admissions on
merit, so that GCU maintained its tradition of excellence in
sports.
ORU President Ashfaq Mohlan remembered many sportsmen
who played cricket for GC and some of them later made it the
Test team of Pakistan. He also pledged to provide full support
to the Vice Chancellor for promotion healthy sports activities in
GCU.