Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 15: In order to encourage the outstanding sportspersons of Jammu and Kashmir for keeping their State’s flag high at the National and International scenes, the State Government has appointed skipper of J&K Ranji Trophy team, Parvez Rasool as Technical Advisor (Cricket), analogous to the post of manager in J&K State Sports Council.
Confirming the Govt’s decision of appointing ace cricketer in the elitist Sports Organization of the State, Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports, Moulvi Imran Raza Ansari, while talking to EXCELSIOR said that Rasool’s appointment is simply a step forward towards promoting sports and sportspersons in the State.
He said that Parvez has an immense talent and has brought laurels for the State and the Country in cricketing field, adding that such outstanding sportspersons need to be honoured for their contribution and this is a step in that direction.
“Govt is committed to prop up outstanding sportspersons for their distinguished achievements, besides utilizing their experience and wisdom to improve the standard of sports in the State,” Ansari said.
It is pertinent to mention here that the decision in this regard was taken in the Standing Committee meeting of J&K State Sports Council held under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti earlier in September 2017 and official appointment order was issued today.