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| Jay Shah meets J&K team for scripting Ranji Trophy history | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 5: It was like a dream come true as players of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team, after winning their maiden Ranji Trophy final, desired to meet with International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah. Responding positively to the desire of J&K players, Jay Shah met with the players from J&K and congratulated them for creating history in the Ranji Trophy.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for scripting history by clinching its maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the victory as a landmark moment for the region’s cricketing journey.
In a post on X, the BCCI termed the triumph a defining chapter in Indian domestic cricket. “The historic triumph of Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy will remain a proud milestone for cricket in the region,” the Board said.
The BCCI also revealed that members of the victorious team expressed a desire to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah to celebrate the achievement and acknowledge his role in strengthening cricket in Jammu and Kashmir during his tenure as BCCI Secretary.
“Following their memorable victory, the players expressed a heartfelt wish to meet ICC Chairman Jay Shah and share this special moment with him, acknowledging the role his leadership played in the development of cricket in Jammu & Kashmir during his tenure as BCCI Secretary,” the Board said.
“We sincerely thank Shah for taking the time to meet the team and for sharing his words of encouragement with the players as they celebrate this historic achievement,” it added.
Jammu and Kashmir secured the prestigious title after outplaying Karnataka across departments in the Ranji Trophy final at the Karnataka State Cricket Association Ground in Hubballi.
The team sealed the championship on the basis of a crucial first-innings lead, which ultimately proved decisive in the drawn final. The match concluded on the fifth day with Karnataka at 324 for four in their second innings after both teams agreed to end play, confirming the title for Jammu and Kashmir.
The victory marks the first time the Jammu and Kashmir side has lifted India’s premier domestic cricket trophy, capping a remarkable campaign in the tournament.
Soon after the historic triumph, Jay Shah congratulated the team and praised the collective effort behind the achievement.
“Congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team in India for scripting a remarkable story of grit and perseverance,” Shah said. “While the players fully deserve the adulation they are receiving, one must also remember the contribution of the coaching staff, management, and administrators from Jammu & Kashmir who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to achieve this landmark success.”
He expressed hope that the victory would inspire young cricketers in the region to pursue the sport.
“I am sure this win will ignite belief in the hearts of the current generation from the region and inspire the next one to pick up a bat or ball,” Shah said.
“Our sport is rich with such inspiring stories from around the world, and I hope this one also receives its fair share of admiration,” he added.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present in Hubballi on the final day of the match and joined the players and support staff in celebrating the historic triumph. |
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