J&K CM praises team for reaching historic Ranji Trophy final

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Praises J&K Cricket Team for Ranji Trophy Success

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for their historic performance in the Ranji Trophy.



"On my behalf, and on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, I extend heartfelt congratulations to all of them. I hope the day is not far when we will see players from Jammu and Kashmir playing a very important role in the national team," the Chief Minister told reporters.

The J&K team made history by defeating Bengal cricket team by six wickets in the semifinal. This was their first time reaching the Ranji Trophy semifinal, and the win is seen as a major milestone in their domestic cricket journey.

Omar Abdullah congratulated the players, coaches, and support staff on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chief Minister said the achievement has inspired young sportspersons across the Union Territory and reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and nurturing emerging talent.

He said the team's progress over the past couple of years reflects sustained hard work, discipline and strong guidance from the coaching and support staff.

"Our team has made remarkable progress. This achievement is the result of the hard work of the players, the guidance of the coaches, and the dedication of the support staff.

"Winning the Ranji Trophy is not something an individual can accomplish alone; it is the success of the entire team and the supporting staff," Abdullah said.



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