SRINAGAR, Sept. 15 -- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Tuesday underscored the importance of providing sustained sporting platforms for youth while attending the opening day of the Greenlam Laminates BIG Premier League 2026 at Bakshi Stadium here.

The two leaders interacted with players and participating teams and appreciated the organisers for bringing together emerging cricketers from across Jammu and Kashmir through the league.

Speaking on the occasion, Satish Sharma said sporting events such as the BIG Premier League provide young people with an important platfor...