Ladakh Administration extends support to internet cricket sensation young Maqsooma of HS Kaksar Kargil

Leh, Oct 16: Recently, a video of Maqsooma, a Class 6th student at Kaksar High School in the Kargil district of UT Ladakh went viral. In the video Maqsooma speaks about her passion for cricket even as she acknowledges the support and training she receives from her father at home and teacher at school. She articulates her aspiration to be a cricketer like former Indian captain, Virat Kohli. The post has since gone viral and many people including several international cricketers from around the world have appreciated her cricketing skills and attitude.
As soon as this video came to the attention of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, the department decided to extend support not just to young Maqsooma, but also to her team and the whole school.
Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar announced that a complete cricket set would be sent to Kaksar High School in Kargil immediately. He said, “Cricket is a team sport and we must nurture students like Maqsooma and others to hone their individual skills and ability to play in a team.” He further added that efforts are underway to develop sports infrastructure in the mountainous region of Ladakh along with the identification of such talent in different sports for additional support and coaching.