Suresh Raina Proposes To Promote Cricket In Jammu & Kashmir

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has proposed to promote cricket in Jammu and Kashmir. The stylish left-hander who recently announced his retirement from international cricket has put forth his willingness to share his knowledge of cricket he has gained over the 15 years of cricket career.

In a letter addressed to J&K DGP Dilbag Singh, Raina said that he wants to give back to the game by doing his bit. "I have etched a mark on the field of international cricket for 15 years, and thus I would like to make use of the knowledge and skills I learned over the years and pass it onto the next generation," he wrote in the letter.



Expressing his willingness, Raina wrote in the letter that he wants to provide cricket opportunity to the underprivileged and rural area children's of Jammu and Kashmir and wants to give a shape to their cricketing career by organizing master classes and offer skill training.

"My intention is finding out the talented youngsters or children from various parts including schools', colleges, and rural areas of J&K. I would like to use this opportunity to find the right talented children and polish their skills and contribute to the national team as treasure for future cricket teams".

"Cricket is not just a sport but it evolves a process which could shape and mold a group of individuals with professional ethics, discipline maintained further in their future life, staying fit and healthy both mentally and physically. When a child undergoes the training for any sports activities he or she is automatically adapted to the discipline of lifestyle as well as aware of the importance of physical fitness. These could be the future of our nation," the letter read.



Last Saturday (August 23), the Jammu and Kashmir Police had invited Raina to develop cricketing skills in the union territory. In a tweet on their official Twitter handle, the J&K police said, "Congratulation on a successful career @ImRaina. Your contribution to Indian #Cricket, particularly the shorter format is a matter of pride for all of us. Some of your crucial innings which helped #India win many encounters on the play field are memorable."

Congratulation on a successful career @ImRaina.Your contribution to Indian #Cricket,particularly the shorter format is a matter of pride for all of us.Some of your crucial innings which helped #India win many encounters on the play field are memorable . pic.twitter.com/IlnuGOK0zy

— J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) August 23, 2020

"We are expecting you to work with us in developing the cricketing skills of the youth of #Jammu and #Kashmir. Looking forward to see you with our youth here. DGP J&K Sh Dilbag Singh & other ranks of #JKP extend best wishes for your next innings. #JaiHind".

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