New Delhi: He was the head of the Ad Hoc Committee on Management of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) until September last year, BCCI president Mithun Manhas Said that the cricket infrastructure in the state will develop faster once the state association gets the go-ahead from the government. “Everything is in place to form the state association. They have sought approval from the government. Once completed, BCCI funds will be unlocked for improving infrastructure in the state. Currently, they play matches at the Habx Stadium in Srinagar and the University Stadium in Jammu. Work on constructing a proper cricket stadium with proper facilities can begin immediately,” Manhas told TOI on Wednesday.
Manhas recalled the process of setting up facilities to aid the rise of cricket in J&K since taking charge in 2021. “I must thank Jay ShahThe BCCI Secretary at that time, although we were an ad hoc committee, he gave us freedom and funds to organize the facilities. We have constructed clay courts in both stadiums so that the team is ready to play on various pitches across India. We used to start talent search activities in April every year and visited various districts. These teams are sent across the country to compete in offseason games. Now, the plan is to invite teams from other states to come to J&K for the invitational tournament. “Manhas said. at the age of 41 palas dograAs a guest player and captain in the frontcourt the past two seasons, Manhas said his efforts have never been overly reliant on perimeter pros. “Dogra’s experience has helped these young batsmen learn to bat longer. But he is the only guest player in the team. We need to give time to the young players to develop their leadership roles,” the former Delhi captain claimed. Manhas also emphasized that the district has made a conscious effort to develop more qualified coaches. “When I came on board, there was only one NCA Division I coach in the state. Now we have close to 40 Division II coaches. This helps develop talent in the state,” he said.
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