Emotional scenes in J-K after Ranji triumph; families, former players hail historic feat

JAMMU: (Feb 28) Emotional scenes played out across Jammu and Kashmir as families, aspiring cricketers and former players hailed the Union territory's historic Ranji Trophy triumph, describing it as a moment of collective pride and perseverance.

Jubilant celebrations erupted soon after the J&K team lifted the prestigious trophy for the first time in nearly seven decades after defeating the eight-time champion Karnataka.

The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) headquarters in the winter capital here witnessed large gatherings of cricket enthusiasts who thronged the premises to celebrate the long-awaited victory.