Barbed wire, sniffer dogs and 40 years of waiting: Srinagar readies for Irani Cup
Srinagar is preparing for a historic cricket match, the Irani Cup, which will be contested between Jammu & Kashmir and the Rest of India. The Sher-i-Kashmir stadium, set amidst mountains and the Dal Lake, is being transformed with barbed wire and sniffer dogs to ensure security and manage the enthusiastic fan turnout. The stadium, with a capacity of 700, will issue 5,000 passes as it prepares to host the national team players Rishabh Pant and Manav Suthar.
Former players recall the ground's humble beginnings, with no fencing, stands, or permanent facilities, but a passionate cricket culture that has endured for decades.
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