Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Team in IPL 2030: A dream worth living

INAUGURATION MATCH J&K CRICKET IPL TEAM IN 2030

- ANKIT SHARMA

PL 2025 has just culminatedanother electrifying season of world-class cricket, nail-biting finishes and stadiums echoing with passion.

As I watched Virat Kohli finally lift the IPL trophy — a dream he chased for over a decade with relentless passion, heartbreaks, and unwavering belief — a powerful thought struck me: If he can fulfill his dream through sheer dedication, why not us? Why can't Jammu and Kashmir have its own IPL team by 2030? Kohli’s victory wasn’t just about a trophy; it was about perseverance, vision, and turning years of “almost” into “finally.” That journey holds a mirror to what J&K can aspire to — from being on the margins of Indian cricket to standing proudly on its center stage. A team from the valley wouldn't just represent cricketing ambition; it would symbolize hope, identity, and resilience. Just as Kohli’s win ignited millions, a J&K team could inspire an entire generation to dream beyond boundaries — to believe that recognition, unity, and peace can rise from passion, just like a trophy lifted high under stadium lights.

Could cricket become a bridge between conflict and peace, between potential and recognition? But then came the bigger, heavier question: Can we actually achieve this?