From Swat's fairways to the world stage: The rise of Saad Habib Malik

From Swat's fairways to the world stage: The rise of Saad Habib Malik

In Pakistan, sport begins with cricket. It fills neighbourhood streets, school grounds, television screens and dinner table conversations. For most children, the path feels almost predetermined. A bat, a taped tennis ball, a makeshift wicket. Football follows closely behind. Other sports exist, but rarely as first choices. Golf sits further away. It is not the sport that attracts children in large numbers. It does not offer instant recognition, …