Saba Nasim, a cricket coach of British-Pakistani origin, was recently awarded the British Empire Medal for her services towards the game. Nasim, a lawyer by profession, was quite overwhelmed on receiving the award in the Queens New Year’s Honors list for enriching the game and helping youngsters with the same in UK.
On being asked about her connection and affection for the game, Nasim said she inherited the love for the game from her Pakistani parents. The recipient of the prestigious award said she grew up idolizing Pakistani greats of the previous generation and that fueled her connection with the sport.
Nasim went on to thank her parents for constantly supporting her in her journey. Apart from her parents, Nasim also thanked the Essex Cricket County Club and the Chance To Shine Charity.
“It feels amazing to have received this award and to know that the work I am doing at the grassroots level is being recognised at a national level,” Nasim said.
Nasim went on to add that she hopes to bring about a change within the game.
“I hope to use sport as a vehicle to drive change in the community, promote social cohesion and empower young people to become respectable role models themselves. I envisage setting up more of these community projects in other boroughs of London to give girls a chance to try the sport.”