BARAMULLA 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026
Indian Army’s 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) successfully conducted the Aman Aur Awam Cricket Premier League bringing together 48 cricket teams from villages and far-flung areas within its area of responsibility.
Commencing on August 13, the tournament provided a vibrant grassroots platform for local youth to showcase their cricketing talent, competitive spirit and sporting enthusiasm.Teams representing different villages participated with enthusiasm, giving young cricketers from remote areas an opportunity to compete in a structured and fair sporting environment.
The tournament promoted teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and healthy competition among the participating youth.A key focus of the initiative was the identification and nurturing of emerging cricketing talent at the grassroots level. Players were provided valuable match exposure, enabling promising cricketers to gain competitive experience and emerge as potential candidates for higher-level tournaments.
The tournament also facilitated the selection and preparation of players for the upcoming North Kashmir Premier League, providing talented youngsters an opportunity to progress from village-level cricket to a higher level of competition.
The initiative further strengthened community participation through sport, with cricket serving as a common platform to bring together youth from different villages.
The successful conduct of the tournament underlined the role of grassroots sporting initiatives in engaging young people, nurturing local talent and promoting a culture of teamwork, discipline and healthy competition in the region.
