Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Kashmir cricketers visit Eden Gardens, inspired by dream tour
A cricket team from Kashmir went on a trip to Calcutta.
They visited the famous Eden Gardens stadium and played a match at the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club.
This was their first time visiting Eden Gardens, and they were very excited.
The players come from places where it's hard to practice cricket, so this trip was a big opportunity for them.
They lost the match but made a good impression.
The trip was organized by a group that helps young people in Kashmir.
The team hopes to learn more and maybe play at Eden Gardens someday.
A cricket team from Kashmir visited Eden Gardens for the first time, finding the experience overwhelming.
The team played a friendly match at the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club, losing but impressing spectators.
Aftab Ali, a 17-year-old fast bowler, travels 35km daily for practice due to lack of facilities in his village.
The trip was facilitated by Qafille-e-Mohabbat, aiming to steer Kashmiri youth away from drugs towards sports.
The team's visit was hosted by the IHA Foundation, with notable spectators including Gurbux Singh and Manoj Tiwari.
- Who
- A cricket team from Kashmir Valley
- What
- Visited Eden Gardens and played a friendly match at Calcutta Cricket and Football Club
- When
- Eden Gardens visit on Thursday, match on Saturday
- Where
- Calcutta (Kolkata), India
- Why
- To provide exposure and steer Kashmiri youth away from drugs towards sports
- Team Origin
- Kashmir Valley
- Destination
- Calcutta (Kolkata)
- Venue Visited
- Eden Gardens
- Match Venue
- Calcutta Cricket and Football Club
- Facilitator
- Qafille-e-Mohabbat
- Team Leader
- Nazir Ahmad Khan
- Notable Spectators
- Gurbux Singh, Capt Anil Bhalla, Manoj Tiwari
- Hosting NGO
- IHA Foundation