A dream-come-true moment for Jammu and Kashmir. Defeating heavyweight Karnataka, the team from the valleys of North India created an unforgettable moment on February 28. Players and staff of the team were immersed in joy at the D.R. Bendre Cricket Stadium in Hubballi.
To make the moment glittering, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir announces a big prize money for the state’s Ranji Trophy 2025-26 winning team. Omar Abdullah announces a Rs 2 crore cash reward for winning the J&K Ranji team.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for winning J&K Ranji team
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 28, 2026
Dinesh Karthik shared a heartfelt message to Jammu and Kashmir
In the summit clash, all the cricketers of Jammu and Kashmir performed their hearts out to outclass the star-studded Karnataka cricket team, which contains stars like KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, and Devdutt Padikkal. Riding high on centuries from Shubham Pundir, Qamran Iqbal, and Sahil Lotra, and multiple half-centuries in the first innings, J&K went to the top of the run mountain. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi, who made the campaign memorable through his impeccable bowling, bagged 5 more wickets in the Finale.
On this occasion, star personalities of Indian cricket showed their support to the winning team, and wishes best for the upcoming days. Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik, from his social media account ‘X’, wrote, “Jammu & Kashmir crowned the Ranji Trophy champions for the first time. A monumental moment for the state and domestic cricket!! Well done, team, truly well deserved.”
Jammu & Kashmir crowned the Ranji Trophy champions for the first time ever. A monumental moment for the state and domestic cricket!! Well done team, truly well deserved👏
— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 28, 2026
Mohammed Kaif congratulates J&K on the historic moment
Mohammed Kaif stated that, because of his monumental success, more cricketers from J&K will make their mark in the future.
“Historic day for Jammu & Kashmir cricket. Having led UP to its first Ranji Trophy title, I know what this moment means to the players and the state. More players from J&K will now believe that they too can do it”, Kaif wrote on his ‘x’ post.
Historic day for Jammu & Kashmir cricket. Having led UP to its first Ranji Trophy title, I know what this moment means to the players and the state. More players from J&K will now believe that they too can do it. #RanjiTrophyFinal
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 28, 2026
Shreevats Goswami said, good for the Indian cricket
Former Bengal keeper-batter Shreevats Goswami stated, J&K lifting the Ranji Trophy- it is a good sign for Indian cricket. He hopes, after this moment, Indian cricket will not be limited only to some big names.
“Jammu & Kashmir wins the #ranjitrophy2026. Congratulations to the players and the support staff. Huge moment for them and India as well. The heartbeat of Indian cricket isn’t just limited to traditional giants dominating domestic cricket anymore. J&K deserves this”, Goswami said.
Jammu & Kashmir wins the #ranjitrophy2026. Congratulations to the players and the supports staff. Huge moment for them and India as well. The heartbeat of Indian cricket isn’t just limited to traditional giants dominating domestic cricket anymore. J&k deserves this ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Brh3H9bIal
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) February 28, 2026
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