PM urges strict merit in cricket selection

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Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf stressed the need to strictly adhere to the policy of merit while selecting cricket team so that the best represents the country. He was talking to Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf who called on him at the Prime Minister House here.The Chairman PCB briefed the Prime Minister on the measures taken by the Board to encourage cricket in the country.The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts made by the Chairman PCB for reviving cricket with India and hoped that this would encourage greater people-to-people contacts between the two nations having passion for cricket. He appreciated Chairman PCB for enforcing discipline among players and directed that no compromise should be made in this regard.The Chairman PCB submitted a detailed report to the Prime Minister on the activities and performance of the Cricket Board.