Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commendation of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following their historic Ranji Trophy victory. The Prime Minister acknowledged the team’s achievement in his monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Dr Singh took to the social media platform X to thank the Prime Minister. “Thanks PM @narendramodi ji for complimenting the #JammuAndKashmir Cricket Team for the historic Ranji victory,” he posted. Dr Singh further stated, “Your words of encouragement will go a long way in boosting the morale of the youth and providing a fillip to the sports culture in this peripheral region.”
Prime Minister Modi, during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast on Sunday, specifically lauded the Jammu and Kashmir team for securing their maiden Ranji Trophy title. This victory marks a significant milestone for cricket in the Union Territory.
The Prime Minister also made special mention of key players contributing to the team’s success. He highlighted the skipper, Paras Dogra, and the emerging pace bowler, Aaqib Nabi, who had an exceptional season. Nabi notably took 60 wickets throughout the Ranji Trophy campaign, a commendable performance that drew the Prime Minister’s attention.
The Ranji Trophy is India’s premier domestic first-class cricket championship, contested annually by state teams. The triumph of the Jammu and Kashmir team in this prestigious tournament has been widely celebrated, with the Prime Minister’s recognition adding further impetus to the sporting fraternity in the region.
The acknowledgment from the Prime Minister is expected to provide a significant boost to the morale of young cricketers and aspiring athletes in Jammu and Kashmir. It underscores the growing recognition of talent emerging from the Union Territory and the government’s commitment to fostering a vibrant sports culture.
This achievement comes after years of dedicated effort by the players, coaching staff, and the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. The team’s journey to the Ranji Trophy title reflects perseverance and the development of cricketing infrastructure and talent identification programs within the region. The victory is seen as a positive development, encouraging greater participation in sports among the youth.
The Chenab Times News Desk