Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar

Journalist formerly @Kashmirlife Works:@GReportIndia @Newslaundry,@thewire_in,@Article14live, @Mint_Lounge, @Thequint Retweets are not Endorsements

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Water, Mud & Dreams: Ground reality of football at Eidgah ground in Srinagar

2 days ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, Jun 4: On most days, the Eidgah ground in the heart of Srinagar’s old city should be echoing with the sound of footballs being kicked, excited cheers of children, and the rhythm of a community bound by sport. Instead, it lies mostly silent — not for the lack of passion, but because the field, riddled with puddles and pockmarked by potholes, has become virtually unplayable. The imagery is stark.
Weekend rains wash out outdoor sports in Kashmir

5 days ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, Jun 1: Intermittent but heavy rainfall spells washed out nearly all outdoor sporting activities across Kashmir last weekend, bringing a complete halt to the region’s cricketing and other sporting calendar. Across the length and breadth of Kashmir, dozens of local tournaments friendly matches, and fixtures of cricket, football and other sports were either cancelled or postponed due to waterlogged grounds and unplayable conditions. “This weekend was crucial for us.
JKCA begin All India Uttarakhand Gold Cup opener with win

6 days ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 31: Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association’s (JKCA) cricket team kicked off their campaign in style at the 41st All India Uttarakhand Gold Cup Cricket Tournament 2025, registering a comprehensive 73-run win over Goa Cricket Association (DBGC) in the league stage match held at Ayush Cricket Academy Dehradun on Saturday. As per the JKCA officials, opting to bat first after being sent in, J&K posted an imposing 311/10 in their allotted 50 overs.
Where there was water, they dreamt of cricket !

1 week ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 27: In the heart of Barzulla, an uptown neighbourhood of Srinagar, where concrete lanes and crammed homes leave little room for play, a group of determined boys took an extraordinary leap—transforming a patch of flood spill channel into a makeshift cricket ground. This isn’t a story backed by government funds, corporate sponsorships, or NGO hand-holding.
Viral, But Missing: Kashmir’s social media cricket stars missing from JKCA T20 trials

2 weeks ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association’s (JKCA) Senior Men’s T20 trials drew 193 registrations this year — an impressive number by most standards. Yet, an unsettling question echoes through the valleys and online chatter. Where are the cricketing stars of social media? Many players in the region — often hailed as local legends for their swashbuckling knocks and viral sixes — are missing from the registration list.
Players from central Kashmir attend day 3 at SK Stadium in Srinagar

2 weeks ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 21: The third day of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association’s (JKCA) Under-23 open trials witnessed an impressive turnout as aspiring cricketers from Central Kashmir — including Srinagar, Budgam, and Ganderbal — participated at the Sher-e-Kashmir cricket Stadium in Srinagar. This phase of the trials marked the participation of some of the most promising talent from the Central Zone, with selectors closely monitoring performances.
JKCA U-23 Trials: Day 2 sees north Kashmir talent in action

2 weeks ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 20: In the bright, sunny outfield of Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, as cricket hopefuls lined up for their chance to impress selectors on Day 2 of the JKCA Under-23 open trials, two young men from North Kashmir stood out—not just for their skill, but for the quiet resilience etched on their faces. Shariq Ahmad from Handwara arrived at the ground well before the 8:45 AM reporting time. For him, the journey was more than just physical, it was a symbol of persistence.
JKCA’s U-23 open trials begin at SK Stadium in Srinagar

2 weeks ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) kicked off its Under-23 open trials at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Monday, witnessing an encouraging turnout of nearly 100 aspiring cricketers from the South Zone districts, including Srinagar. As per the officials at JKCA, the trials, which will run from May 19 to 21, are being conducted zone-wise with participants from Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, and Srinagar opening on the opening day.
JKCA announces senior men's ODI squad for Dev Bhoomi Gold Cup Cricket tournament

2 weeks ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday announced the senior men’s ODI squad for the upcoming Dev Bhoomi Gold Cup Cricket Tournament, scheduled to be held from May 31. As per the officials at JKCA, the tournament is played in a one-day format and is organised by the Dev Bhoomi Gold Cup Cricket Association Society, affiliated with the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand, and features 16 participating teams.
Fayaz’s fight for clean field

3 weeks ago | greaterkashmir.com | Jahangir Sofi

Srinagar, May 16: As the sun dips behind the hills and the sky turns from orange to deep blue, most people in Kashmir return home from their daily routines. But in the central Kashmir’s Narbal area in a village playground, one man is just getting started. Fayaz Ahmad, in his 40s, walks slowly across the field with a worn-out jute sack in one hand. With quiet determination, he picks up plastic bottles, chips wrappers, and torn bits of packaging—each piece of trash disappearing into his bag.