Pulwama man's cricket tournaments draw thousands, spark local sporting revival

Irfan Ahmad Bhat, a cricket organiser from Pulwama, is transforming the local sports scene through large-scale cricket tournaments in the region. Last year, he introduced night cricket events equipped with floodlights and digital scoreboards, which quickly gained widespread popularity. His latest initiative, the Royal Premier League Pulwama, attracted thousands of spectators and players from outside the district. The tournaments have also provided a boost to local businesses and created a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent. Bhat now aims to expand this cricket movement to other districts across Jammu and Kashmir.