Editorial | Kashmir welcomes international cricket

International cricket’s return to Kashmir has heralded a new day for the region, a day that speaks to peace, progress, and even a resumption of a way of life. An event that is scheduled is the final leg of the Legends League Cricket scheduled to be held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar wearing for about six days starting from October 10, 2024.

 It is more than just another sports event it tells a story of comeback and resilience in the face of harsh conditions. Kashmir has been suffering from long term unrest for many years. For most of the duration, it has been hard to seen Kashmir host global sports. However, what is not jubilating is that the event will set a grand stage for both Indian and international cricket stars to run the ground.

LLC is a franchise-based tournament. This year’s tournament’s 25 matches will be played in just four nations; Jodhpur in Surat, Jammu, and Srinagar. This year has seen a return to Srinagar hosting, and this means the last similar event was more than four decades ago. One evidence of the importance of the tournament is that, in the previous season, over 180 million people followed the tournament, speaking volumes about the popularity of the event also highlight how much this season’s total tournament that started On September 20, 2024, would become popular. For a long time, Kashmir has been a no-go zone for such events, but the signs of progress and commitment are all written in the plan.

Over two hundred players from international cricket playing nations will feature for the six teams. This is more than a cricket event. It is a blend of sports and culture: cricket and its intrinsic values meet Kashmir and its intrinsic natural beauty and hospitality. Although unlikely not many years ago, this season’s games will be held in Jodhpur, Srinagar, and even more incredible is the plan to play in Srinagar.

The importing of international cricket to Srinagar may look insignificant, but the cleaning of today’s Srinagar indicates a city with good security wishing to return to normalcy. Played’s last season were in Jammu and have finally landed in Srinagar after 34 years of for the first time, host cricket. The move shows a direction of growth. Srinagar opens doors to more significant growth in the republic of India.