'Where there is a will, there is a way'

Where there is a will, there is a way. With will power and dedication, they say, one can achieve any goal. This adage has been translated into reality by Kashmir's Amir Lone who throws many surprises when you interact with him.

Jammu and Kashmir: Hailing from the Bijbehara pocket of South Kashmir's Anantnag district, 27-year-old Amir has been recently selected for the 'Divyang Premier League'. Amir had lost both his hands in an accident in childhood, but this did not deter him. Using his feet to bowl, he now gives tough time for batsmen.

Being passionate about cricket from the very beginning, Amir didn't let his disabilities create hurdles in his path to success. Amir does all his work on his feet, right from changing clothes to eating meals.

In cricket, he is considered an all-rounder and spectators from far-flung areas come to witness his performance. By handling his bat by the neck, Amir gives amazing performances which is the reason he has received accolades both at the local as well as national level.

Having been appointed the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team, he gave a splendid performance at the national level and was chosen to play for the Divyang Cricket League organised by the Divyang Cricket Control Board of India, which will be played in Sharjah.

Amir is affirmed that his efforts haven't gone to waste and that his family is equally happy after he achieved this feat. After receiving the news of Amir's selection in the Divyang Cricket League, his mother is feeling overwhelmed.

"This is a proud moment for us. Parents only dream about the success of their children and what could be a more proud moment than this for us that he is going to Sharjah to play cricket," Amir's mother said, adding that her son will receive more such chances and hopes that he bring laurels to his land.

It is pertinent to mention here that Divyang Cricket League is going to build an international cricket stadium for physically handicapped cricketers in Sharjah wherein 90 cricketers will play against each other.

The Divyang Cricket League will begin from 8th April and will be held till 15th April.