In a major boost to Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure, Capital Smart City, HRL Group, and Lahore Qalandars have officially unveiled the Lake View LQ Smart High Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art training facility set within the smart city’s expansive development in Islamabad.
The launch, held at Serena Hotel in Islamabad, marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to modernize player development and elevate training standards to global benchmarks.
A modern hub for elite cricket development
The Lake View LQ Smart High Performance Centre is designed to offer an advanced training environment, blending cutting-edge coaching systems, integrated sports science, performance analytics, and structured development pathways. The facility aims to nurture current and emerging players in a professional setup that mirrors international standards.
Located within the purpose-built Capital Smart City, the centre provides a calm, master-planned setting tailored to support focused, long-term athlete development.
High-powered ceremony underscores cricketing importance
The high-profile launch ceremony drew attendance from across the cricket world, including HRL Group Chairman Zahid Rafiq, Vice Chairman Jahanzaib Zahid, and Lahore Qalandars CEO Rana Atif.
Also present were Pakistan Super League CEO Salman Naseer, national stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, and Fakhar Zaman, along with representatives of the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team and Zimbabwe Cricket Board.
Their collective presence highlighted the project’s significance not just domestically but internationally as well, signaling a new era of professionalism in Pakistan’s cricketing journey.
A long-term vision for player development
The initiative is being shaped under the oversight of HRL Group Vice Chairman Jahanzaib Zahid, who has played a pivotal role in aligning the project with global standards and long-term sustainability goals. His involvement reflects HRL Group’s broader commitment to contributing meaningfully to Pakistan’s sports ecosystem.
The collaboration between Capital Smart City, HRL Group, and Lahore Qalandars brings together infrastructure innovation and cricketing expertise. The aim: to create a high-impact, enduring platform that fosters consistent talent development and transforms how cricket training is delivered in Pakistan.
Lahore Qalandars commit to 10 more PSL editions
In a significant development at the ceremony, Lahore Qalandars confirmed their participation in the next ten editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). This long-term commitment underscores the franchise’s dedication to continuity, stability, and deep investment in the future of Pakistani cricket.
Capital Smart City emerges as a new cricketing nucleus
With the launch of the Lake View LQ Smart High Performance Centre, Capital Smart City is fast emerging as a national nucleus for high-performance cricket—one that combines vision, technology, and opportunity.
Supported by HRL Group’s leadership and Lahore Qalandars’ deep-rooted focus on talent development, the facility is poised to play a defining role in shaping the next generation of Pakistan’s cricket stars.
