Promising youth cricketer killed in Kashmir Army firing

The Army firing in Handwara town in Kashmir, claimed the life of a budding cricketer, who had attended the national Under-19 camp, around three years back.

Nayeem Bhat, who represented the Government Degree college and Kashmir in several junior level tournaments passed away when the Army opened fire on a stone pelting mob. A net practice session of his along with J & K cricket stalwart Parvez Rasool is also doing the rounds.

Nayeem during another cricket match with a senior police officer

According to Nayeem's childhood friends, he was crazy about cricket and wanted to represent India. His best friend Waseem Ahmad said, “He was selected for J & K at the youth level, but never made it to the senior team. He was playing for college, but was still very confident of making it, despite his current bad patch. Sad, that it has been cut like this.”

Nayeem with J & K and India cricket stalwart Parvez Rasool

According to other sources, Nayeem was recently declared the best player in a district tournament. Pictures have surfaced on social media indicating that he was also lauded by senior police officers of the state.

More to follow..