Staff

Malik Nasar Iqbal

Owner & Director

Malik Nasar Iqbal is the visionary founder and director of the Paklions International Cricket Academy, established in 2016 to cultivate Pakistan’s elite cricketing talent. He has been instrumental in the rise of international stars like Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah, Muhammad Irfan, Hassan Nawaz, and many other national players, focusing heavily on removing financial barriers by providing free meals and housing to dozens of underprivileged players annually. Beyond coaching, he is a successful entrepreneur and owner of the sports brand HAU Sports, which provides high-quality athletic gear. His career is defined by a commitment to ensuring that talent, rather than financial status, dictates a player's success on the national and international stage.

Malik haroon Ahmed

Chairman

Malik Haroon Ahmad is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan with over 25 years of professional experience as a trusted adviser and proven leader assisting Companies, Partnership Concerns, Sole Establishment Businesses and other business entities with Audit, Assurance, Taxation Compliance & Advisory Services, Accounting & Book Keeping Services, Management Consultancies, Feasibility Studies, Corporate Compliances, Computerized Implementation & Training of Accounting Software, HR Consultancies, Internal Control Policies & Procedures and Strategic Planning and now sees Paklions As A Chairman

Zeeshan Ali

Chief operating officer

As a Chief Operating Officer of PakLions International Cricket Academy and its subsidiaries, Zeeshan Ali oversees a diverse portfolio spanning sports management, education, and welfare. With over 12 years of administrative experience, he manages daily operations and strategic growth, ensuring high standards across the PakLions School System and Welfare Foundation. Dedicated to the vision of “Cricket for All, By All,” Mr. Ali focuses on youth empowerment and high-performance programs. He is a forward-thinking leader committed to fostering disciplined, growth-oriented environments that develop the next generation of athletes and socially responsible leaders.

Manzoor Ilahi

Head Coach/Test Cricketer

Manzoor Elahi is a former Test cricketer and veteran Pakistani all-rounder who currently serves as the Head Coach of the Paklions International Cricket Academy, where he leverages his extensive international experience to mentor rising talent. Having represented Pakistan in both Test and ODI formats with his trademark explosive batting and medium-fast bowling, Elahi now focuses on technical development and match strategy for young athletes. His leadership at the academy is defined by a commitment to grassroots growth, drawing on his storied professional legacy to shape the next generation of players in the region.