'Truly Well Deserved': Cricket Fraternity Reacts As J&K Win Maiden Ranji Trophy Title
· Free Press Journal
Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience in Indian domestic cricket to claim their maiden Ranji Trophy title by out-batting traditional heavyweights Karnataka here on Saturday, capping a glorious season that saw them tackle favourites and fellow upstarts with equal tact and confidence.
Jammu and Kashmir held the eight-time former champions to a draw punctuated by a 291-run first innings lead to lock the crown, an advantage they extended to 633 runs after scoring 342/4 in their second innings on the fifth and final day.
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pic.twitter.com/clhkZWyzWV Jammu & Kashmir lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title, etching their name into history.
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 28, 2026
ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the achievement as a testament to grit, perseverance and collective effort.
“Congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team in India for scripting a remarkable story of grit and perseverance. While the players are fully deserving of the adulation they receive, one must also remember the contribution of the coaching staff, management and administrators from J&K who have toiled behind the scenes to fashion this landmark achievement,” he wrote on X.
Congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team in India for scripting a remarkable story of grit and perseverance.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 28, 2026
While the players are fully deserving of the adulation they receive, one must also remember the contribution of the coaching staff, management and administrators from… https://t.co/hbRwF1S41O
An Inspiring journey for anyone who loves red ball cricket.
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) February 28, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir have not only etched their name in history but have shown everyone what sheer grit, sweat, and hard work can truly achieve, many congratulations to the whole squad. #ranjitrophy2026
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
Such a heartwarming result in the Ranji Trophy final. This is the moment Jammu & Kashmir must have dreamt of for so long. And to do it against the might of Karnataka is even more special.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 28, 2026
Historic moment for Jammu & Kashmir cricket
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 28, 2026
Maiden Ranji Trophy title built on belief, strong leadership from Paras Dogra and a remarkable season with the ball from Auqib Nabi. Big contributions from Shubham Pundir, Yawer Hassan, Qamran Iqbal, Sahil Lotra, Abdul Samad and… pic.twitter.com/kA4AvufcaX