First-ever girls tennis ball cricket tournament held in Budgam

The first-ever Girls' Cricket Tournament (tennis ball) is being organised in Budgam, comprising seven teams from Budgam, Baramulla, Ganderbal and Bandipora districts. The tournament has been organised by Youth Services and Support with assistance from Budgam district administration. "This game has become quite popular in South Asia, so we thought children from our area should also get the opportunity. These girls do not lack talent, so we have taken up this initiative. Girls are very enthusiastic to perform here," the organiser of the tournament, Shuja Hussain told ANI. "We have seen it for the first time that such a tournament has been organised for girls in Budgam. It's a very good opportunity that has been given to us," a player said. The girls from the participating teams said interacting with players from other districts helped encourage them and this, in turn, will help them enhance their cricketing skills.