Srinagar: With the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association allowing two of its players to join Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, 13 players from the UT will feature as nets bowlers for various franchises. The latest players from Kashmir to feature in the SRH IPL squad are Mohammad Tahir and Aaqib Nabi. The JKCA has thanked the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association franchise for showing faith in the players and allowing both the players to join the SRH squad.
This takes the total number of JKCA players participating in IPL 2023 to 13. Apart from Mohammad Tahir and Aaqib, Srinagar 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 JKCA-organized event last season. Left-arm fast bowler Mujtaba Yusuf from Anantnag district has joined Chennai Super Kings. He regularly participated in the IPL players auction but was not selected. Pacer Basit Bashir has signed with Mumbai Indians while Wasim Bashir has signed with Lucknow Super Giants. Both have represented Jammu and Kashmir at the junior level.
This takes the total number of JKCA players participating in IPL 2023 to 13. Apart from Mohammad Tahir and Aaqib, Srinagar 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 JKCA-organized event last season. Left-arm fast bowler Mujtaba Yusuf from Anantnag district has joined Chennai Super Kings. He regularly participated in the IPL players auction but was not selected. Pacer Basit Bashir has signed with Mumbai Indians while Wasim Bashir has signed with Lucknow Super Giants. Both have represented Jammu and Kashmir at the junior level.
Mithun Manhas, Member Cricket Operations & Development, JKCA said, “It is not only the most watched cricket tournament across the world, entering its 16th year, but also the tournament that revolutionized cricket. Has given and made it popular with the biggest fan following. Brig (Retd), Anil Gupta, Member Administrator, JKCA said, “This only proves that there is no dearth of talent in JK, our players squandered opportunities. The talent of JKCA players is now being recognized. IPL exposure will enable them.