Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is all set to set up a cricket academy in Jammu and Kashmir bring aspiring and young cricketers from remote areas of the valley.Raina called the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh. The cricketer reportedly discussed the J&K Police’s plan for encouraging local youth to join sports. On the request of the Lt Governor, he agreed to set up five schools in Kashmir division and an equal number in Jammu division to train aspiring cricketers.
The Lt Governor appreciated the gesture of the cricketer and also informed him of the government’s resolve of developing sporting culture in the UT.“With sports and education, we shall give a new direction to the talented youth of J-K,” Sinha said.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 positive directions. Raina said he wants to promote sports amongst youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
