Among the towering personalities who shaped post-independence India’s strategic and political imagination, few possessed the intellectual depth, political sophistication and nationalist commitment as D. P. Dhar.

In a proud moment for J&K, Director General of Youth Services and Sports Anuradha Gupta felicitated Physical Education Lecturer Rajesh Dhar in her office chamber following his selection as Manager of the Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the upcoming Afghanistan tour in June 2026. The series features a one-off Test at Mullanpur from June 6 to 10, and three ODIs in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai. DG YSS, as per a statement, stated that the Directorate shall encourage such talented employees in the future as well.