J&K rejoices Rasool’s selection

With young Parvez Rasool etching his name into record books after being named in the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe, JKCA and former cricketers today termed his selection as 

a historic day for the state and said his elevation will open up doors for many other youngsters of the region. “I am extremely happy on his success. 

He has reached here by the dint of his hard work. I wish him best of luck and pray for his good performance and victory of the Indian team in the forthcoming series in Zimbabwe,” Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) president, Farooq Abdullah said. 

'It is a great thing for me. No news can be bigger for a coach than his ward being selected in the Indian team. It is the happiest day of my life. I feel today that I have accomplished my goal, the hardwork that we put in has paid off,' an elated childhood coach of Rasool, Abdul Qayoom who has seen him grow as a cricketer from close quarters said