For a change, hundreds of locals, along with family members and carrying food items, stayed back till late Wednesday (August 19, 2026) night to watch the first match of the Royal Premier League Pulwama. Under lights cricket in once-volatile and conflict-ridden Pulwama district in south Kashmir has come as a catharsis for locals.
“The scenes at the stadium in Pulwama were unprecedented. It has provided a platform to locals to laugh and smile. It’s also an act to bring positivity. Kashmir’s youths are witness to the misery in the past. “It’s the 2nd Edition of the Royal Premier League Pulwama. Ten teams will play all their games under floodlights, which allows locals to attend matches after sundown. Sarkar. Nightlife has been a dream for the turmoil-hit district. However, cricket in the past two years has acted as a healing process for locals. “Kashmir is watching. Kashmir is playing. Kashmir is celebrating. This is more than cricket. Parra. The cricket tournament has allowed the eateries to do business till midnight. “Chicken items are selling like hot cakes. Mr. “It allows sports lovers to exhibit their talent and perform under pressing conditions of crowds.
Around 20,000 attended the first match. It’s rare to see customers after 10 p.m. in the district,” said Niyaz Ahmad, a local eatery owner.
This is a small effort to give them a chance to be happy and hopeful,” Pulwama legislator Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra told The Hindu. They were cheering, drumming and celebrating every moment together,” said Mr. It is hope over fear, unity over division, and life over darkness,” said Mr. Parra said sees night cricket also taking cricketing talent to a new level. It will help players to grow mentally tough,” said Mr.