Shabroz Malik
Meet Nasir Dar “The Voice of Valley”
As sports lovers are keeping track of the ongoing 50 over cricket world cup in the India, commentators of Kashmir are keeping the pot boiling with their unique style of narrating actions on social media platforms and setting a new trend in sports in this part of the world.
Over the past several years, there have been a massive growth of new media platforms;sports fraternity started using social media as a tool to promote sports culture. While Facebook sports pages are trending in the valley.
Nasir Ahmad Dar commentating gem,who commentates in Urdu and Hindi, is known for his melodious voice, was applauded by Indian commentator Millend Wagle for his commentating skill.
Dar hails from Bonichakal Baliharan, Pattan – the far-flung hamlet of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. He has pursued Masters in political science followed by Masters in Tourism and Travel Management. He also has pursued his diploma in landscaping and Gardening from SKUAST.
Dar started his commentary journey way back in 2007-08 in native ground in Sir Syed Memorial cricket Tournament. For the past several years Dar has been commentating almost in every nook and corner of the valley and also amused audience outside J&K.
Dar got inspiration for commentating from the hindi cricket commentator (AIR) Vineet Garg.
“The comments online viewers pass acts as a tonic to boost our confidence and morale, the commentary has added new charm and has given a new shape to cricket in the valley,” he said.
Nasir Dar is commentating on JKCRICTIME and he says live streaming of matches helped in bringing the local talent in limelight.