Thousands gather for night cricket in Pulwama
More than 20,000 spectators gathered under floodlights in Pulwama on Wednesday as 10 teams took part in a night cricket tournament, with the packed stadium witnessing an evening of competitive cricket and celebration. The toss was conducted at 8 p.m. by Pulwama SSP Tanushree, IPS. MLA Pulwama Waheed Para, who unveiled the tournament trophy, said the event was an attempt to bring “light, happiness and hope” to a generation that had been hurt and aggrieved.
Key Points
- More than 20,000 spectators gathered under floodlights in Pulwama on Wednesday as 10 teams took part in a night cricket tournament, with the packed stadium witnessing an evening of competitive cricket and celebration.
- The toss was conducted at 8 p.m. by Pulwama SSP Tanushree, IPS.
- MLA Pulwama Waheed Para, who unveiled the tournament trophy, said the event was an attempt to bring “light, happiness and hope” to a generation that had been hurt and aggrieved.
Published: August 20, 2026 12:52 am
Source: Greater Kashmir