New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Legendary former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday hailed Jammu & Kashmir’s historic triumph in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, calling their journey “beautiful” and a shining example of consistency and resilience in domestic cricket.
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Auqib Nabi Dar described Jammu & Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as an “unbelievable” and emotional moment after his stellar all-round bowling performance throughout the season earned him the Player of the Series award in a landmark campaign for the side.
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.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the team after J&K lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, beating Karnataka based on a first innings lead at the Hubbali Cricket Ground in Hubbali on Saturday.
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a “fairytale” moment after playing a pivotal role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.
Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir captain Paras Dogra struggled to find words after leading his side to their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the achievement as the most significant moment of his career and crediting the collective belief and unity within the squad for the historic triumph.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs. 2 crore and government job opportunities for players and support staff following the team’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy title win, terming the achievement a watershed moment for cricket in the Union Territory.
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal expressed pride in his team’s effort despite their defeat in the Ranji Trophy final, while graciously acknowledging Jammu & Kashmir’s superior performance and richly deserved historic maiden title triumph.
Hubbali, Feb 28 (IANS) ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulated Jammu & Kashmir for their historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, describing the achievement as a testament to grit, perseverance and collective effort, while emphasising its potential to inspire future generations from the region.
Hubbali, Feb 28 (IANS) Mithun Manhas, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), praised Jammu & Kashmir’s historic first Ranji Trophy win as the result of a well-planned effort and steadfast confidence. He dedicated this significant achievement to the region's people and credited ongoing institutional backing and structural improvements for the team’s progress.
