{"id":26936,"date":"2024-08-03T08:34:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T08:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/?p=26936"},"modified":"2024-08-03T08:34:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T08:34:23","slug":"meet-kashmirs-deaf-cricketer-umar-ashraf-representing-for-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/?p=26936","title":{"rendered":"Meet Kashmir\u2019s deaf Cricketer Umar Ashraf representing for India."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"db21398659402fabd0b342b01b623137\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/samarthanews.ad7.in\/ad_apply.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ads-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ads-banner.png 998w, https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ads-banner-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ads-banner-768x113.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26937\" src=\"https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-13.47.38-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-13.47.38-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-13.47.38-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-13.47.38-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/samarthanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-03-at-13.47.38.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Jammu:-Defying the odds and shattering barriers, Umar Ashraf, a deaf cricketer from Kashmir, proudly represents India at the international level. Umar has etched his name in the world of cricket setting an example of devotion and dedication.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Hailing from Sultanpora Kandi in Baramulla district of north Kashmir and now lives in Srinagar. He completed his graduation from Amar Singh College Srinagar.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">From his childhood, he had a passion for cricket. Despite his hearing impairment, Umar\u2019s unwavering commitment to the game and ability to adapt to his unique circumstances set him apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">His exceptional skill, dedication, and passion for the sport have driven him to the international stage, a testament to his perseverance and determination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">In June this year, Umar was part of the Indian Deaf Cricket Team as Wicket Keeper batsman that won the 7-match bilateral series against England 5-2, played in England from June 18th to 27th.<\/span><\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jammu:-Defying the odds and shattering barriers, Umar Ashraf, a deaf cricketer from Kashmir, proudly represents India at the international level. 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