Uttarakhand's first match in Ranji Trophy is going to start on Monday with Jammu and Kashmir. The legendary cricketer Irfan Pathan will not be seen playing for the Jammu and Kashmir team. This has been confirmed by Irfan Pathan himself. Pathan not playing for Jammu and Kashmir team is a relief news for the Uttarakhand team. Pathan said that I have played cricket for a long time internationally and made a mark. Now I want that I do not play cricket, but give opportunities to the youth. It is their time and the young cricketers are ready to capitalize on the opportunity.
The Ranji Trophy will be played from December 9 between Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. Both teams practiced on Sunday. The players of Jammu and Kashmir team reached the ground at 11.30 am and practiced till about 2 pm. The Uttarakhand team also spent time on the net. Both teams are considering this match as very important. J&K will have a challenge to prove itself by winning against Uttarakhand. At the same time, Uttarakhand team wants to express their intentions by winning in any case due to a big name like Irfan Pathan being associated with J&K team.
Uttarakhand team captain Unmukt Chand stayed away from practice on Sunday. Experts said that Unmukt has a cold, due to which he needs rest and did not participate in the net practice. However, he is fully fit for the match and is ready to give his 100 percent. He said that every player in J&K is special in itself and the Uttarakhand team will get a tough challenge in this match. He is hopeful that the J&K team will do its best.
