Ranji Trophy: J&K CM announces Rs 2 crore reward, government jobs for winners

Jammu and Kashmir scripted history and clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title. The side took on Karnataka in the summit clash of the tournament in Hubballi, and after the game was ultimately drawn, Jammu and Kashmir were declared the champions as they held the lead in the first innings. 

It is worth noting that this was the ninth time that a team had won the Ranji Trophy title in their maiden appearance in the final, and etching their name in the



history books, Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah came forward and announced a massive Rs. 2 crore cash prize for the players. 

His official X account made a post where he congratulated the players and announced the massive sum. Calling it a watershed moment for the entire state and its citizens. "The players will also be entitled to government appointments under the recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons," Abdullah was quoted as saying by PTI.