Fresh off their landmark Ranji Trophy conquest, Jammu and Kashmir cricketers had an audience with ICC head Jay Shah in the capital. Beating Karnataka in the summit clash, they secured their inaugural title, a feat that’s sending ripples of excitement across India’s cricket landscape.
BCCI’s X update featured touching images of the rendezvous, noting the players’ wish to connect with Shah post their epic win. Accolades flowed for his developmental efforts in J&K as ex-BCCI Secretary. The board praised the team for adding a golden page to domestic cricket history.
In Hubli, J&K asserted control with 584 in the opening innings, dismissing Karnataka for 293 and grabbing a 291-run lead. Openers shone bright—Iqbal’s 160 not out alongside Lotra’s partnership pushed the second innings to 342/4 before declaration. First-innings supremacy clinched the trophy in a drawn encounter.
Congratulations from all quarters culminated in the Chief Minister’s Rs 2 crore prize. This achievement transcends sport, embodying regional pride and potential. It spotlights the nurturing of talent in underrepresented areas, ensuring Ranji Trophy’s legacy grows stronger, with J&K now part of its elite winners’ circle.