Academy named after Jalaluddin

Published August 18, 2009

KARACHI, Aug 17 Korangi Town Administration has established Jalaluddin Cricket Academy in Zaman Town for his meritorious services to the game.

The Academy has been named after Jalaluddin in recognition of his being the world's first-ever hat-trick holder in One-day Internationals against Australia at Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad in 1982.

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the academy will be performed by Nazim of Korangi Town, Arif Ali Khan, on Tuesday at 5.30pm.—APP

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