J-K: People in Gurez organise 'snow cricket' tournament to attract tourists

Residents of villages in foothills including Markoot, Achura and Bagtor in the border valley of Gurez, have organized two snow cricket tournaments on the snowclad ground.

Kashmir: To promote tourism during winters in Gurez and attract the attention of the administration, people of Gurez, living in the border area have organized snow cricket tournaments on the frozen snow ground. Residents of villages in foothills including Markoot, Achura and Bagtor in the border valley of Gurez, have organized two snow cricket tournaments on the snowclad ground.

Over the years cricket on the frozen grounds has become popular among the residents of Gurez as the place has the potential to become a hub of winter sports. The people of Gurez say that when different winter sports events are organized in other parts of the valley, why can't similar sports be organized in Gurez in the winter months. If the administration wishes, then Gurez will remain the centre of attraction even in winters.