‘Massive achievement, youngsters will take the game seriously,’ says BCCI Secy Devajit Saikia on J&K’s Ranji Trophy triumph

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:42 PM

Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 28 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia described Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a 'watershed moment' for Indian cricket, saying the historic title would inspire a new generation of cricketers from the region and validate years of sustained effort by administrators and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

'Indian cricket continues to flourish': Devajit Saikia on J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy win

IANS | February 28, 2026 5:03 PM

Hubli, Feb 28 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir team for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the historic triumph as a shining example of how deeply the game has spread across India despite challenging conditions. Saikia also said that this win is a prime example of how cricket is flourishing in the country.