'A long wait of nearly seven decades': PM Modi hails J&K's Ranji win

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Jammu and Kashmir cricket squad for winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy, calling it a arrogant and affectional infinitesimal for the region. He said the victory, which came aft astir 70 years, reflects the hard enactment and dedication of the players and has brought joyousness to radical crossed the Union territory.

Speaking successful ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi highlighted cardinal contributions from the team. "It is astir heartening to enactment that aft a agelong hold of astir 7 decades, the squad achieved its archetypal Ranji Trophy title. This unprecedented occurrence is the effect of years of continuous efforts by the players," helium said.He besides praised skipper

Paras Dogra

for his enactment and mentioned young bowler Aaqib Nabi, whose 60 wickets person caught attraction nationwide.

"This triumph has thrilled the players and coaching staff, arsenic good arsenic the radical of Jammu and Kashmir," helium added.Modi said the triumph volition animate much youngsters to instrumentality up sports. "The radical of Jammu and Kashmir person a tremendous passionateness for sports. I americium gladsome that it is present becoming a hub for large sporting events," helium said.He pointed retired that places similar Gulmarg are already hosting large events and that shot is besides fashionable among the youth. "I anticipation this winning streak of Jammu and Kashmir sports persons continues successful the future," helium said.