SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward for Team JK in honour of their historic Ranji Trophy triumph over Karnataka.
In a message shared on X, the Chief Minister extended congratulations to the players and support staff, praising their dominant performance on Karnataka’s home ground and describing the achievement as a defining chapter in JK’s cricketing journey.
He said the milestone victory has ignited pride across the Union Territory and inspired aspiring sportspersons, underlining the steady rise of Jammu and Kashmir in the national cricket arena.
The Chief Minister also announced that members of the victorious squad will be eligible for government jobs under the newly notified policy for outstanding sportspersons, reiterating the administration’s resolve to promote and reward sporting talent in the region.
Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir created history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in a drawn final courtesy of a dominant first-innings lead.
