Srinagar, Dec 6: The Kashmir valley based cricket fans, team mates and cricket enthusiasts have expressed their happiness to see Parvez Rasool, skipper of Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team, included in the list of 30 probables for the tournament that would be played in Australia and New Zealand next year.
Abdul Qayoum Bagow, Parvez’s mentor from his hay days, told Kashmir Reader that it is a proud moment not for him (Bagow) but for the entire cricketing fraternity that his (Parvez) name has figured in the list of 30 probables for World Cup.
“What else a coach wants from his taught. When I first saw him playing I was sure that one day he will make it big,” Bagow said of Parvez’s selection in probables.
“God willing he will make it in the final 15 and in the coming Ranji trophy matches he will perform well as BCCI selectors will be keenly watching the matches. It will play a crucial role to make into final list,” Bagow added.
The selection was proud moment for Parvez’s family too, who understandably looked a happy lot with his father Ghulam Rasool Zargar terming the proud moment to the hard work that his son put over the years bearing the fruits.
He said he came to know about Parvez being included in the probables when his Kashmiri friend called him from Bangalore around 4:00pm on Thursday.
“Obviously I am happy and proud father. This is a proud moment for all of us. Parvez is a hard working cricketer and I am sure he will be a successful to make it in the final 15. I can only pray from him to make it into the final cut, Zargar told over phone from his home town Anantnag.
Zargar is yet to convey his wishes to his son due to the poor mobile connectivity.
“I am desperately trying to talk to my son and wish him good luck. Unfortunately poor mobile connectivity is playing a spoilsport,” he said.
Parvez’s teammate and J&K opener, Adil Reshi termed the Parvez’s inclusion as great moment and morale booster for the team. “His inclusion will definitely help us to perform better in this Ranji season. He has opened a door for other talent players and has given us a belief that we can make it big,” Reshi said.
Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, Treasurer Ghulam Mohammad Bhat said: “This is great news for J&K cricket. His hard work has paid off as he is performing consistently both with bat and bowl; it is every players dream to make it into world cup squad.”
Fans too have their say for the selection.
“This is a proud moment for the state that a cricketer from small town of Bijbehara has been included in the world cup probables. He has become a inspiration for upcoming cricketers and hope that he will perform to his abilities, in the coming domestic matches to make it into final list” said Jehanzaib Sami, a cricket fan from Srinagar.
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