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Auqib Nabi Makes History: Baramulla Pacer Becomes Third J&K Cricketer to Play ODI for India

October 1, 2026 Editor

‘Baramulla Express’ Reaches Team India: Auqib Nabi Makes ODI Debut Against West Indies By: Javid Amin | 30 September 2026 Guwahati: For years, Jammu and Kashmir cricket has produced promising names who have come close to the Indian dressing room. On Wednesday, one of them finally stepped onto the international stage. Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi made his India ODI debut against the West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, becoming only the third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India in One-Day Internationals, after Parvez Rasool…

Night Football Returns to Anantnag: Floodlights, 50+ Teams and a New Sporting Energy in South Kashmir

September 15, 2026 Editor

Night Football Returns to Anantnag After 3 Years as 50+ Teams Compete Under Floodlights By: News Desk | 14 September 2026 There was a time when the floodlights at Anantnag’s Sports Stadium meant much more than an illuminated football pitch. They meant crowds arriving after sunset, local teams playing in front of passionate supporters and young footballers getting an opportunity to perform when the day’s routine had ended. Now that atmosphere is returning. Night football has been revived at the historic Sports Stadium in Anantnag after a prolonged interruption, bringing…

Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up: Baramulla’s ‘Express’ Turns a Kashmir Cricket Dream Into Reality

August 4, 2026 Editor

Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up: Baramulla’s ‘Express’ Turns a Kashmir Cricket Dream Into Reality By: News Desk | 03 Aug 2026 For a young cricketer growing up in Jammu and Kashmir, the journey to India’s Test dressing room can appear almost impossibly distant. For Auqib Nabi, that distance has now been dramatically shortened. The 29-year-old fast bowler from Baramulla has earned his maiden call-up to India’s senior Test squad, a breakthrough that has placed a cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir at the centre of the national cricket conversation.…

The Paradise Roars: Jammu & Kashmir Lift Maiden Ranji Trophy After 67 Years

February 28, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy 2025–26, End 67-Year Wait with Historic Triumph By: Javid Amin | 28 February 2026 Hubballi, February 28 — History, Finally After 67 years of waiting, striving, and believing, Jammu & Kashmir are Ranji Trophy champions. On a defining afternoon in Hubballi, the final whistle confirmed what once seemed improbable: J&K had lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final and carving their name into the elite roll of Indian domestic cricket. For a team that entered India’s premier domestic…

Ranji Trophy 2025–26 Final: Jammu & Kashmir Take Commanding Grip, Karnataka Battling to Stay Alive in Historic Clash

February 27, 2026 Editor

Ranji Trophy Final 2025–26: Jammu & Kashmir Dominate Karnataka, Historic Victory Pursuit | Live Score, Match Report, Analysis By: Javid Amin | 26 February 2026 Domestic Cricket’s Biggest Stage — A Classic Clash in the Making The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy Final has emerged as one of the most compelling chapters in Indian domestic cricket history. Hosted at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi, this clash features the young, spirited Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) team — making their maiden final appearance — versus the seasoned, eight-time champions Karnataka. The stage was…

BJP Alleges Discrimination in Santosh Trophy Squad Selection; J&K Sports Council Rejects Charge

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 Editor

Row over exclusion of Jammu players turns football selection into political flashpoint By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 A political controversy has erupted over the selection of Jammu & Kashmir’s Santosh Trophy football squad, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging regional discrimination against players from Jammu, while the J&K Sports Council has categorically rejected the charge, asserting that the selection process was strictly merit-based and transparent. The dispute has triggered strong reactions from football clubs, former players, parents, and fans in Jammu province, turning what is ordinarily a…

Trio Driving Jammu & Kashmir’s Rise in the Ranji Trophy: Ajay Sharma, Shubham Khajuria & Abid Mushtaq

November 21, 2025 Editor

A New Era for J&K Cricket By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 Once regarded as perennial under-dogs in India’s domestic first-class circuit, the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team is quietly stirring up attention in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. After years of struggle, the team has started to beat traditional powerhouses – such as in recent wins over Rajasthan, Delhi and Hyderabad – signalling that something has changed. At the heart of this turnaround are three key figures: Ajay Sharma, head coach — former India cricketer now channeling his…

Sajid Yousuf Dar Makes History as First FIFA Coach Educator from Jammu & Kashmir

October 28, 2025 Editor

Sajid Yousuf Dar Becomes First FIFA Coach Educator from Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 27 October 2025 In what can only be described as a groundbreaking milestone for Indian football, Sajid Yousuf Dar has become the first-ever FIFA Coach Educator from Jammu & Kashmir. His appointment not only marks a personal triumph but also signals a turning point for football in a region often celebrated for its passion yet underrepresented on the global stage. This achievement places Sajid among a select global network of elite professionals entrusted by…

IHPL 2025 Set to Electrify Srinagar’s Sports-Scene

October 24, 2025 Editor

Global Stars Gayle, Guptill, Marsh, Shakib Set To Light Up Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 23 October 2025 A New Chapter in Kashmir’s Cricketing Journey When we speak of turning points in regional sport, this one has all the hallmarks: the launch of the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) in Srinagar heralds such a moment. For the first time, the Valley will host a top-tier T20 tournament, slated from October 25, at Srinagar’s own Bakshi Stadium. Why this is momentous It underlines a shift: from being peripheral on India’s cricket…

From Kashmir to India U-17: Aazim Parvez and Abrar Ali’s Journey Through the Kashmir Super League

August 17, 2025 Editor

Two Kashmiri Footballers Selected for India U-17 National Camp After Kashmir Super League 2025 Success By: Javid Amin | 17 Aug 2025 A Breakthrough Moment for Kashmiri Football For years, Kashmiri youth have turned to football as both a passion and an escape. From the crowded streets of Srinagar to the picturesque valleys where makeshift grounds serve as playgrounds, football has been more than a sport—it has been a source of hope, identity, and resilience. Now, in a story that embodies this spirit, two young Kashmiri footballers—Aazim Parvez and Abrar…