BCF, civil society, Army felicitate Ranji Star Aquib Nabi in Baramulla

Baramulla, Mar 18: The Baramulla Cricket Forum (BCF), civil society members and the Indian Army on Wednesday felicitated Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Aquib Nabi for his standout performance in the Ranji Trophy.

Besides Auqib Nabi, other athletes were also felicitated at the occasion for their contribution towards sports.

General Officer Commanding (GOC), 19 Infantry Division, Manoj Joshi was the chief guest at the occasion.

In his address, GoC Manoj Joshi said that the “young man we are celebrating today is not just a player but an example.”

“J&K team won the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. Auqib Nabi was the most successful winger of the season with 60 wickets,” Joshi said.

He said that Auqib Nabi was the first player of Jammu and Kashmir to achieve this success.

“His possession was so great that he became one of the most influential wingers of Indian home cricket history. He was outstanding in the knockout rounds,” GOC 19 infantry division said.

“Auqib Nabi claimed five wickets, conceding just 54 runs in the final. He claimed nine wickets in the semi-final and 12 wickets in the quarter-final which helped his team to win the trophy,” he said.

He added that Auqib made 245 runs and played an inning as an all-rounder. He won the title of Player of the Series, which is a great achievement,” he said.

Joshi said Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets in the last two seasons and his hard work, dedication and passion are the proof of his success.

“He was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.50 crores, and this is not his personal achievement but for the whole district,” he added.

Joshi said Auqib’s journey started from Bipin Rawat Stadium, which gives a message that every goal can be achieved with hard work, dedication and courage,” he said.

GOC 19 Infantry Division further said that Auqib Nabi’s journey should act as an inspiration for every youngster present here, particularly the club captains and the emerging women’s teams.

“During my posting here, I have felt that there is no shortage of talent, but athletes are facing a shortage of a platform,” he said.