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Parvez Rasool laments lack of facilities in Jammu and Kashmir

Pervez Rasool says Jammu and Kashmir does not have proper cricketing infrastructure.

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Pervez Rasool is the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected for India © Getty Images

 

Jammu: Feb 4, 2014

 

Taking a dig at the poor cricket infrastructure in the state, Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Parvez Rasool voiced his concerns about lack of quality facilities, which is a hindrance for the talented cricketers to showcase their skills and come into national reckoning.

 

“There are number of problems [with regards to cricket in J&K]. We do not have proper infrastructure. We do not have a number of grounds also. We have only two grounds, one in Jammu and another in Srinagar,” said Rasool, who is an India A regular and was also first cricketer from state to be selected in the national team.

 

Asked to elaborate, Rasool said, “When we go to Srinagar in November, we cannot play there for six months [due to snowfall]. After that when we come to Jammu, we are left with only one ground. We do not have good turf wickets [natural grass].”

 

Rasool, who was named in the Rest of India squad for Irani Cup that will take on Ranji champions, Karnataka, at Bangalore from February 9, said “If we ought to perform well, we need to have good infrastructure. We should first have grounds for practice and there should be better facilities”.

 

Rasool was felicitated here by Union Minister and Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) President Dr Farooq Abdullah at a function on Tuesday.

 

“Dr Abdullah gave away momentos and cheques worth Rs 35 lakh to players and team officials for reaching quarterfinals in Ranji Trophy 2013-14,” said JKCA Press and Media Incharge, Ranjeet Kalra.

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