Community censure comes in the form of daily taunts and questions about her ability to pull off what are seen as “jobs for men” — from playing cricket to riding scooters. “They don’t want any girl to do well and progress in life,” says Iqra, whose only option is to ignore naysayers and take whatever opportunities come her way. Iqra has participated in national matches held in Goa, Amritsar, Pune and Jammu. Recently, she was also invited to the Baramullah (men’s) Premier League organised by the Rashtriya Rifles (Indian Army) and the state police. Not only was she felicitated, she was also allowed to bowl an over in which she claimed a wicket.