‘A long wait of nearly seven years’: PM Modi praises J&K Ranji victory

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Praise for Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning their first win ranji trophycalling it a proud and exciting moment for the region. He said that the victory achieved after nearly 70 years reflects the hard work and dedication of the players and brings joy to the people of the league.

speaking’mankibat”, Modi highlighted the key contribution of the team. “The most exciting thing is that after a long wait of nearly seven years, the team won the Ranji Trophy for the first time. This unprecedented success is the result of the continuous hard work of the players over the years,” he said.He also praised the captain palas dogra thanked him for his leadership and mentioned young bowler Aaqib Nabi, whose 60 wickets have attracted national attention. “This victory is an exciting moment for the players and coaching staff and the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.Modi said the victory would inspire more young people to take up sports. “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have great passion for sports. I am happy that it is now becoming the center of major sporting events,” he said.He pointed out that places like Gulmarg already host large-scale events and football is also popular among the youth. “I hope the winning streak of Jammu and Kashmir sportspersons continues in the future,” he said.