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'Lack of opportunities but not talent': Inzamam on cricket in Kashmir

Inzamam lauded the introduction of Kashmir Premier League

'Lack of opportunities but not talent': Inzamam on cricket in Kashmir PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Former Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq believes that lack of opportunities have been a major roadblock in cricket taking off in Kashmir.

While speaking to Cricwick, Inzamam said that there is a lot of talent in the region and its local players has the potential to represent Pakistan in future.

“Lots of Kashmir players are already playing under-19 cricket for Pakistan. There is no dearth of talent in the players of this region. The prime issue is that they have not been getting proper opportunities and platforms so far,” Inzamam said.

“PCB has always tried to support them until now, but the latest step taken will give these guys good facilities, and resultantly more opportunities will arise for the players. You will see youngsters from Kashmir playing for Pakistan soon,” he added.

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Inzamam added that the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) will act as a catalyst for the introduction of local Kashmiri players in other leagues around the world.

“In two to three years, I feel Kashmir players could be seen playing in leagues around the world. I think after the conclusion of this year’s KPL, within a year, we could witness a major change in the state of cricket in Kashmir and also the attitude of the people there,” he concluded.