The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association have allowed two players to join Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League 2023. Also, 13 players from UT will be sent as net bowlers for various franchises. Mohammad Tahir and Auqib Nabi from Kashmir have joined the Hyderabad team in IPL.
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association expressed gratitude to the franchise for showing confidence in the players and allowing both players to join the team. This brings the total number of players from Jammu and Kashmir to 13 in IPL 2023.
Besides Mohammed Tahir and Auqib, Srinagar’s pacer Samiullah Dar has joined Kolkata Knight Riders. He is yet to represent Jammu and Kashmir but was among the top wicket-takers in the event conducted by Jammu and Kashmir last season. Anantnag district left-arm pacer Mujtaba Yusuf has joined Chennai Super Kings.
Although he was a regular contender in the IPL auction, he did not find a place in the team. Pacer Basit Bashir signed with Mumbai Indians, and Waseem Bashir signed with Lucknow Super Giants. Both have represented Jammu and Kashmir at the junior level.
Retired Brigadier Anil Gupta, Member Administrator, Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, said, “This proves that there is no shortage of talent in Jammu and Kashmir. The talent of cricketers in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association is now being recognized. Through the IPL, these cricketers can further improve their cricketing skills and improve the quality of our teams. can increase.”
“Not only is the world’s most watched cricket tournament entering its 16th year, but this tournament has revolutionized cricket, making the game even more popular with the largest fan following,” said Mithun Manhas, Member of Cricket Operations and Development.
