New Delhi, February 28 BJP president Nitin Nabin congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Saturday for its first-ever Ranji Trophy win, stating that it reflected the transformative changes, growing confidence, and expanding opportunities among the youth in the Union territory.
Jammu and Kashmir created history on Saturday by winning India's most prestigious red-ball competition, defeating eight-time winners Karnataka based on a first-innings lead in the summit clash at Hubballi in the southern state.
In a post on X, Nabin said, "Heartiest congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for lifting the prestigious Ranji Trophy for the very first time."
"This historic triumph reflects the transformative changes, growing confidence, and expanding opportunities among youth in Jammu and Kashmir," the BJP president added, "It's a proud moment that symbolizes stability, development, and a bright future."
It was 67 years ago when J-K made its debut in India's premier domestic competition, which is now 92 years old. In the past, J-K had reached the quarterfinals in the 2013-14, 2019-20, and 2024-25 seasons but had failed to progress further.
The final turned out to be a one-sided affair despite the experience gap, with Karnataka's playing XI featuring four Indian Test cricketers – K L Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, captain Devdutt Padikkal, and Prasidh Krishna.
