Iqra, who currently lives in Dangiwacha, which is located in North Kashmir, is a daughter of a baker and comes from a humble background.
But she has already represented J&K four times on a national level in places like Amritsar and Goa, and she has won a number of awards and medals for showing proficiency in the sport.
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She has been quoted in India Today noting that despite apprehensions from people around her, she has no other goal in her mind. She says, "Earlier I used to play with boys. Now I have a coach. I always find overs - bowled by girls - quite easy to bat. Members from the boys team have asked me to join them, but my mother is apprehensive... This is my dream and I am fortunate that I am living it."
While her dreams remain squarely unchanged, she has suffered a number of setbacks especially during the recent unrest in the region that disrupted daily life and put a stop to her training. But the J&K police have promised to come to her aid in providing her with whatever she needs. That includes a ground to practice on, equipment required to play the game and a cycle for commuting and to maintain fitness.
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And now as she tries to solicit support from Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), she has another dream in mind - to meet Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian cricket team. Here's hoping all her dreams come true.