Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Team Makes History, Reaches Ranji Trophy Final for First Time

• Jammu and Kashmir cricket team reached the Ranji Trophy final for the first time, defeating two-time champions Bengal by six wickets in the semi-final.
• BCCI President Mithun Manhas became emotional, recalling the challenges faced since taking over JKCA management in 2021 amidst corruption allegations.
• Manhas credited Jay Shah for full freedom and Brigadier Anil Gupta for commendable work, including a talent hunt that discovered players like Sunil Kumar.
• Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the team, calling it a major achievement and expressing hope for international representation from J&K.
• The team's success is attributed to hard work, discipline, coaching, and the guidance of support staff, including captain Paras Dogra and coach Ajay Sharma.