Abid Khan
Srinagar, Apr 14: After announcing his re-election as the president J&K Cricket Association (JKCA), Dr Farooq Abdullah pledged that he would root out corruption and quota system from the cash rich cricket body.
The former chief minister announced the results of the JKCA elections, which were held on Monday at a press conference here on Tuesday.
He was re-elected unopposed while Saleem Khan was re-elected as general of secretary after a tough contest with ML Nehru. It was the only post for which voting took place. Saleem Khan got 36 votes while Nehru bagged 26 votes.
Ahsan Mirza was elected treasurer while Muhammad Aslam Goni was elected chairman of the Association replacing former Ranji captain and senior bureaucrat, Mehboob Iqbal.
Shambu Nath was elected vice-chairman Jammu while Javed Ahmed vice-chairman Kashmir Wing. Sudershan Mehta was elected as joint secretary Jammu while Ghulam Muhammad Bhat was elected joint secretary Kashmir wing.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Farooq stressed on the need to reform the functioning of JKCA.
“There is urgent need to reform the constitution and functioning of JKCA in order to improve quality of cricket. Presently we organize activities on the basis of club cricket. But now we want to change that to district level so as to give chances to every player to showcase their talent,” he said.
“This model is in place at Rajsathan and we think it suites us also. For making change in the constitution a committee has been formed which will look into the changes that has to be made,” he added.
He hoped that cricketers of the state would shine at national and international level. “This year we are planning to get services of any renowned international coach. Money won’t be a problem for a right. First motive for us is to give best coaching to players and only after that they can play better,” he said.
JKCA is planning to establish a cricket academy in Jammu province and Kashmir province each. For that Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has sanctioned Rs 10 crores.
“We are going to build world class cricket academies in Srinagar and Jammu. The academies will have facility of indoor wickets, swimming pool, hostel and hitech gymnasium. For making the academies world class, we need extra money, as the construction cost in our state is more than other states. For that we have already informed the parent body” senior Abdullah said.
About the new stadiums, he said, “We have already short listed land at Srinagar and Jammu and brought architects from outside. I assure you that the stadiums would be better than Mohali and Feroz Shah Kotla.”
On the occasion, JKCA president, pledged to root out corruption and quota system due to which JK players are not able to perform better at national level.
“Due to quota system selectors are under pressure to take same number players from Jammu and Kashmir provinces. I think talent not region should be the criteria and I’ll personally monitor it from now onwards. Every area, every talented player has right to be part of JK team,” he asserted.
“The other tragedy is the corruption in selection process. Our selectors are being pressurized by various circles to select the blue-eyed players. I’m committed to root-out that and keep selection fair,” Dr Farooq added.
JKCA has also formed different selection committees for selecting players for Ranji trophy to schoolboy’s tournaments.
The newly elected body will have two-year term.
MY LAST TERM
Srinagar, Apr 14: The Jammu and Cricket Association president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that he would not contest election for the post in future.
“I’ve been president from last many years and now I am re-elected for next two years. I’ve served cricket enough and have decided not to be in fray for the post next time,” he said.
“During these two years, I’ll bring total change in infrastructure and performance. After two years our players will be having every facility, which they have been aspiring for all these years,” he added.
The former chief minister announced the results of the JKCA elections, which were held on Monday at a press conference here on Tuesday.
He was re-elected unopposed while Saleem Khan was re-elected as general of secretary after a tough contest with ML Nehru. It was the only post for which voting took place. Saleem Khan got 36 votes while Nehru bagged 26 votes.
Ahsan Mirza was elected treasurer while Muhammad Aslam Goni was elected chairman of the Association replacing former Ranji captain and senior bureaucrat, Mehboob Iqbal.
Shambu Nath was elected vice-chairman Jammu while Javed Ahmed vice-chairman Kashmir Wing. Sudershan Mehta was elected as joint secretary Jammu while Ghulam Muhammad Bhat was elected joint secretary Kashmir wing.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Farooq stressed on the need to reform the functioning of JKCA.
“There is urgent need to reform the constitution and functioning of JKCA in order to improve quality of cricket. Presently we organize activities on the basis of club cricket. But now we want to change that to district level so as to give chances to every player to showcase their talent,” he said.
“This model is in place at Rajsathan and we think it suites us also. For making change in the constitution a committee has been formed which will look into the changes that has to be made,” he added.
He hoped that cricketers of the state would shine at national and international level. “This year we are planning to get services of any renowned international coach. Money won’t be a problem for a right. First motive for us is to give best coaching to players and only after that they can play better,” he said.
JKCA is planning to establish a cricket academy in Jammu province and Kashmir province each. For that Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has sanctioned Rs 10 crores.
“We are going to build world class cricket academies in Srinagar and Jammu. The academies will have facility of indoor wickets, swimming pool, hostel and hitech gymnasium. For making the academies world class, we need extra money, as the construction cost in our state is more than other states. For that we have already informed the parent body” senior Abdullah said.
About the new stadiums, he said, “We have already short listed land at Srinagar and Jammu and brought architects from outside. I assure you that the stadiums would be better than Mohali and Feroz Shah Kotla.”
On the occasion, JKCA president, pledged to root out corruption and quota system due to which JK players are not able to perform better at national level.
“Due to quota system selectors are under pressure to take same number players from Jammu and Kashmir provinces. I think talent not region should be the criteria and I’ll personally monitor it from now onwards. Every area, every talented player has right to be part of JK team,” he asserted.
“The other tragedy is the corruption in selection process. Our selectors are being pressurized by various circles to select the blue-eyed players. I’m committed to root-out that and keep selection fair,” Dr Farooq added.
JKCA has also formed different selection committees for selecting players for Ranji trophy to schoolboy’s tournaments.
The newly elected body will have two-year term.
MY LAST TERM
Srinagar, Apr 14: The Jammu and Cricket Association president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that he would not contest election for the post in future.
“I’ve been president from last many years and now I am re-elected for next two years. I’ve served cricket enough and have decided not to be in fray for the post next time,” he said.
“During these two years, I’ll bring total change in infrastructure and performance. After two years our players will be having every facility, which they have been aspiring for all these years,” he added.
published in greater kashmir on April 14 http://www.greaterkashmir.com/full_story.asp?Date=15_4_2009&ItemID=4&cat=4
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