How Far Has JKCA Come Since 2021? A Ground-Level Analysis
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Criticism is one of the pillars of every sporting journey. However, there comes a time when performance deserves more attention than criticism. Well, in the case of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), that moment has arrived now. Since Veteran cricketer Mithun Manhas took the responsibility of the cricket operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 2021, JKCA has undergone a lot of transformation that goes beyond internal disturbance and selection disputes. Let's look at the areas where progress is evident, quantifiable, and promising. π Structural Reform & Transparency One of the biggest changes under Mithun Manhas has been the move from connection-based selections to merit-driven ones, for the first time in years. Coaches, selectors, and team staff are selected through interviews and eligibility criteria, not connections. Selection of players at every stage depends upon the performance data, fitness and trial performance. not favouritism. π ️ High-Performan...