Srinagar, May 16 (Reporter) India Women's cricket team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday visited the factory of one of the leading Kashmir willow bat manufacturer’s GR8 in Jammu Kashmir’s Anantnag district. GR8 Sports India Pvt Ltd.is the lone ICC approved brand of Kashmir and its bats are being used by many international cricketers around the world. "I am impressed by the standards and product line indigenously produced by local manufacturers like GR8 Sports, Harmanpreet Kaur said. The Indian Women’s captain has an overview of GR8 Sports' state-of-the-art bat manufacturing process unit and said that “this visit reinforces my belief in the capabilities of Indian craftsmanship”. The visit of India Women’s Captain comes in the wake of GR8 Sports' recent success with the Caribbean Women's Cricket team, whose players used GR8 Sports crafted bats and made a notable impact during their recent tour of Pakistan. Welcoming the guest, Managing Director of GR8 Sports Fawzul Kabiir emphasized Kashmir Willow Bat Manufacturing industry’s commitment to excellence, and said that the industry despite facing huge challenges over the years has started to bounce back and produce best quality results. Kabiir emphasized that, "GR8 Sport’s recent spree of success is a testament to the hard work, expertise, and craftsmanship that we combine with the use of the latest technology. We take pride in delivering quality bats that meet the rigorous standards of professional cricket." Highlighting the company's achievements, Kabiir mentioned GR8 Sport's contribution to previous T20 Cricket World Cups, where their manufactured bat resulted in the longest hit six of the tournament, showcasing the effectiveness and performance of their products. Kabiir also emphasized on the quality and performance of Kashmir Willow bats, debunking misconceptions that they are less desirable than English willow bats. He said GR8 Sports' continued success underscores the potential and excellence of Indian cricket equipment manufacturers on the global stage. Kabir also shed light on the challenges faced by the Kashmir Willow bat industry before the visiting guest, showcasing GR8 Sports' resilience and innovation in overcoming these obstacles...////...