4 JKCA players selected for BCCI U-19 Elite Camp

Jammu, Apr 4: Four standout players from the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) have been selected for the BCCI Centre of Excellence’s (CoE) prestigious U-19 Boys Elite Camp, scheduled from May 11 to June 6, 2026.

As per a statement issued on Saturday, the elite quartet comprises left-arm seamer Solib Tariq, all-rounder Faizan Ahmed, batting all-rounder Dhruv Sharma, and stylish top-order batter Shiva Thakur. Their selection follows exceptional performances in this season’s U-19 tournaments, earning them the nod from the national junior selectors.

JKCA has been instructed to ensure its physiotherapist and doctor certify the players’ fitness using the formats provided in the official letter from VVS Laxman, former Test cricketer and Head of Cricket at BCCI CoE. The selected players are required to report at their designated venues on May 10, 2026.

Hailing these young stars as “special talents with immense potential,” Brig Anil Gupta, Member-Administration, JKCA, remarked, “This is a golden opportunity for them to shine on the national stage and elevate Jammu and Kashmir cricket to new heights.”