As the World Cup moves into the business end, with all eyes on the big stage… the most heart-warming story of last week came from elsewhere.
Jammu & Kashmir lifting the Ranji Trophy for the very first time. Let that sink in. What a journey. What a story. Paras Dogra, Ajay Sharma and this fearless bunch have taken the long road, knocking over heavyweights, game after game, with grit and self-belief. No shortcuts. Just hard cricket and big hearts.
That’s the beauty of the #RanjiTrophy. It throws up fairy tales. And this one will be remembered for a long, long time. Massive congratulations to the boys from J&K. You’ve made the entire cricketing fraternity proud. #Cricket
The reincarnated #JKCA of today has transformed the Cricket culture in #JammuAndKashmir as well as the mind-set.
Zero compromise on mediocrity or “Sifarish” and pure excellence the only criteria !
Shall not all rejoice… when J&K is champions after 67 yrs!🏆 #RanjiTrophy2026 #PrideOfJammuKashmir
Historic moment for Jammu & Kashmir cricket 🇮🇳
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 the entire unit. Proud moment 👏
Heartiest congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir team on their maiden #RanjiTrophy 🏆 🏏 triumph! This landmark achievement reflects exceptional grit, discipline, and unwavering passion.
It is a moment of immense pride for the people of the region and a testament to the rising sporting spirit and talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir. May this historic victory inspire countless young athletes to dream boldly, work relentlessly, and bring greater laurels in the years ahead.
#RanjiChampions. Today, many organisations & individuals are claiming to be well wishers of the J&K cricket. But fact remains that when JKCA needed help to promote cricket many of them created hurdles. 1/2
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Some even tried to influence selections. Hopefully this victory will make them realise the importance of transparency & fairplay. Attitudes need to change if JK has to become a power to reckon with in the field of sports.
Thrilled about Jammu&Kashmir’s historic triumph in the #RanjiTrophy. A heartwarming moment for all genuine fans of Indian cricket. This season has been a saga for the ages — but congratulations also to all those who toiled for years to get them there!
@MithunManhas
The Kashmir willows have been a part of many champions’ kits. To see Jammu & Kashmir’s journey from being an enabler of champions, to becoming champions themselves, is beautiful.
The season was built on consistency, resilience, and season-long excellence. Auqib Nabi’s impact with the ball stood out in a demanding campaign.
A historic moment for the team, coaches, and support staff. Journeys like these define the beauty of domestic cricket.
Congratulations J&K for your maiden Ranji trophy title, a historic moment! To members of my Karnataka team, you had some special performances through the season but were outplayed in the final by a determined team. Congratulations to Auqib Nabi for an outstanding season with the ball.
On Jammu and Kashmir winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time ever, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to every youth of the region and especially to Team J&K that scripted this history.
It is a moment that fills every citizen with immense pride and mirrors the reality that the new changes that have swept Jammu and Kashmir are the new identity of its youth. The mantras of peace, progress, and prosperity are the driving force of the New Jammu and Kashmir.
What vision, hard work and integrity can do. Weighed down under decades of corruption, finally a historic turnaround for J&K Cricket Team under the able leadership of President @MithunManhas , Coach Ajay Sharma and Capt Paras Dogra, @BrigadierAnil 🙌
#RanjiTrophy
Heartiest congratulations to the entire Jammu & Kashmir cricket team on winning the Ranji Trophy! 🏆 What a historic and well-deserved achievement! You have shown that talent knows no boundaries. This is just the beginning the future is bright with fighters like you. Well done to each one of you @bccidomestic #RanjiTrophy
Unbelievable! History has been written today! Huge congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team for clinching their maiden #RanjiTrophy title after 67 long years!🏆 Dominating Karnataka with pure grit, heart and unbreakable spirit. Proud beyond words of #AuqibNabi’s fire, #QamranIqbal’s masterclass and the entire squad and training staff’s belief! J&K cricket has arrived! Keep shining boys! 💪🏻
@BCCIdomestic@BCCI
@OmarAbdullah Brilliant feat. This is the result of prioritizing merit over political connections or regional bias. Please make sure to discuss this with your father when you head home today. @OmarAbdullah
@FI_InvestIndia Sometime additional coaches are added considering the demand. You sometimes see WL running in hundreds.High probability that extra coach was added.
Jammu Province athletes have won 27 medals, while those from Kashmir Province have secured 10 - a medal ratio of 27:10.
Despite this, the J&K Sports Council’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) feature photos exclusively of players from the Kashmir Division. Why?
@JKSportsCouncil@OfficeOfLGJandK
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Step 1: Vehicle emissions control 🚗⚡
🔹 Adopt ultra-strict regulations like China 6NI (on par with Euro 6)
🔹 Phase-out retired old, high-emission vehicles
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Cleaner air doesn’t happen overnight—but it is achievable. 🌤
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