NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina would set up a cricket academy in Jammu and Kashmir to train aspiring cricketers, particularly youngsters from remote areas of the state, PTI Quotes an official spokesman as having said on Friday.
On a recent visit to Kashmir, Raina called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh to discuss the plans for encouraging local youths in honing their sporting skills.
PTI reports that Raina, in a letter written recently to the DGP, had assured support for the promotion of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir by identifying talented youngsters, particularly underprivileged kids.
The DGP said the presence of the star cricketer in Jammu and Kashmir would help in connecting with the people, particularly the youth, thus channelizing their energy in a positive directions.
On the request of the Lt Governor, Raina agreed to set up five schools in Kashmir division and an equal number in Jammu division to train aspiring cricketers, the spokesman said.
