Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
Calling it a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket, he said, the landmark win has filled the entire region with pride and inspiration.In a post on X, Abdullah announced a cash reward of 2 crore for the players and support staff after their “emphatic” victory over Karnataka on their home turf.
Abdullah on Friday dashed to Hubbali in Karnataka to cheer for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team which had taken a massive first innings lead and was almost certain of lifting the trophy for the first time.“The players will also be entitled to government appointments under the recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons,” Abdullah said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rushed to Hubballi to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, as the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team stands on the brink of scripting history.“I am in Hubballi to cheer the J&K cricket team as they seal a historic win. There hasn’t been a single day in this five-day final when the team has not dominated the opposition,” he remarked.
The Chief Minister arrived in Karnataka on Friday evening to lend his support to the team in what is being hailed as a landmark chapter in the sporting history of Jammu & Kashmir. With hopes, prayers, and unwavering support from across the region, the team is poised to clinch the prestigious title in their maiden appearance in the final of India’s premier domestic cricket championship.
Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, and the Administrator J&K Cricket Association accompanied the Chief Minister.Jammu & Kashmir’s first-ever Ranji Trophy triumph is a monumental achievement that reflects the growing stature and resilience of cricketing talent from the region.
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