29/07/2025
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๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐
In a landmark move for sports education in Pakistan, the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), Learning Resource Network (LRN), iLearn, and the UK-based Lewis School of English have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch internationally recognised Cricket Coach Management qualifications across schools and academies in Pakistan.
The MoU was formally signed by Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah, Chairman of IBCC, and Mohammad Yousuf, legendary cricketer and former captain of Pakistan, who will serve as Supervisor of Cricket Coach Education for the programme. The signing reflects a shared commitment to promote innovation and expand co-curricular learning opportunities within the academic sector.
The qualifications, developed and awarded by LRN, will be delivered nationally through iLearnโs education network, with academic support from the Lewis School of English, UK.
This marks the first time in Pakistanโs history that cricket coaching will be delivered through a formal, internationally benchmarked qualification pathway.
๐๐ฎ๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ
Mohammad Yousuf, former Pakistan captain and national coach, said:
"Iโm proud to be part of this historic project. Cricket has always been a passion for millions in Pakistan. Now, we are giving young people the opportunity to pursue it academically and professionally. This programme will build a generation of educated coaches and leaders in the sport we all love."
Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah, Chairman of IBCC, stated:
"We are pleased to collaborate on initiatives that encourage innovation and growth in education. This partnership reflects a forward-looking approach to supporting co-curricular development and preparing students for diverse futures."
Dr Muhammad Zohaib Tariq, Chief Executive of Learning Resource Network, added:
"At LRN, we aim to deliver qualifications that create real change. Cricket is not just a sport in Pakistan โ itโs a way of life. We are proud to contribute to its future by setting global standards in cricket education."
๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐: ๐๐-๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
The ceremony also saw the signing of a second MoU between iLearn, Lewis School of English, and IBCC. This agreement focuses on providing UK-based teacher training and leadership development for schoolteachers and examination board professionals from Pakistan.
Under this partnership, selected educators and exam board officials will undertake training and exposure visits to the United Kingdom, facilitated by Lewis School of English and coordinated by iLearn. The aim is to build institutional capacity, strengthen classroom practice, and align educational leadership with international standards โ all while fostering global collaboration in education.
Azhar Rafi, Director Gulf and Pakistan of Lewis School of English, UK, said:
"These MoUs are about more than qualifications โ they are about opportunity, transformation, and partnership. Weโre proud to help bring global educational practices to Pakistanโs schools and to strengthen teacher development alongside co-curricular growth."
Ceremony Attendees
Also present at the MoU signing were:
โข Sean Cortes, Director of Qualifications, Policy and HR, Learning Resource Network
โข Imran Ghani, Head of Business Development and Operations Pakistan and South Asia, Learning Resource Network
โข Alistair Walker, CEO, Lewis School of English
โข Javeed Anwar, Director of iLearn
Their presence underscored the strong institutional commitment and international collaboration behind this initiative.
๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ, ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ
These two agreements signal a bold step forward for Pakistanโs educational landscape โ blending sport, international teacher development, and institutional growth. With the support of national stakeholders and international partners, the initiatives aim to inspire and equip the next generation of both educators and coaches.
