Former Pakistan cricket team captain and all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez joined University of Karachi (UoK) BS Health Physical Education and Sports Sciences (HPESS) program on Friday.
Stating that he was unable to continue his studies while playing professional cricket, the 42-year-old expressed his excitement about finally taking up education, where he had left off.
The Sargodha-born met the vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood Iraqi, at the secretariat on Friday. Chairman HPESS Professor Dr. Basit Ansari was also present on this occasion.
A press release issued by KU said, “Hafeez expressed that he is very happy to be a part of the largest public sector university in the country and hopes that HPESS will fulfill his dreams of pursuing higher education. will help them to fulfill
The statement added that KU VC welcomed Hafeez to the university, adding that the former cricketer would be an excellent addition to the institution, which would provide students with an opportunity to learn from his cricketing experience.
He further said that the young generation should participate in sports as sports are essential for the mental and physical development of the youth.
Emphasizing the importance of inculcating sportsmanship in the youth, he said “people should learn from the spirit of competition rather than being jealous of someone’s success.”
Iraqi added that UoK provided students with co-curricular as well as extra-curricular activities.
He informed Hafeez that after the resounding victory against India and New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2021, University of Karachi had announced fully paid scholarships for the team members along with providing the best facilities and all educational expenses of the players. What was decided to endure? And the players who have made the country proud in international competitions.
It should be noted that Hafeez represented Pakistan in 55 Tests, 218 ODIs and 119 T20Is during his brilliant career.
