Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha congratulated the J&K team on reaching their first Ranji Trophy final after a semi-final win. Omar praised Paras Dogra's achievement of crossing 10,000 runs and Auqib Nabi's impressive nine-wicket haul, wishing the team success in the final.
Srinagar, February 18: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji team on their semi-final victory and qualification for their maiden Ranji Trophy final, calling it a landmark achievement for the Union Territory.
The Chief Minister said that this achievement reflects the team's determination, discipline, and the growing sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir. He extended special congratulations to captain Paras Dogra for becoming only the second player in Indian domestic cricket to score over 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy. He also praised pacer Auqib Nabi for his remarkable nine-wicket haul in the semi-final, taking his season's tally to 55 wickets from 16 innings.
Omar Abdullah conveyed his best wishes to the team for the final, expressing hope that they would continue their winning momentum. (A/V attached).
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also congratulated the team on X, describing the victory as a magnificent achievement that has etched a golden chapter in the sporting history of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the entire Union Territory is proud of the team's extraordinary performance and wished them success in the final.
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