Omar Abdullah Heads to Hubli for Historic Ranji Trophy Final Between J&K and Karnataka

HUBBALLI, February 27, 2026 — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has traveled to Hubballi, Karnataka, to personally cheer for the J&K cricket team in their historic maiden Ranji Trophy final appearance.

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Chief Minister shared his excitement while en route, noting that the team has already achieved a monumental feat by reaching the summit clash, a moment that has made lakhs of people across the Union Territory incredibly proud.

Abdullah expressed his eagerness to spend the day in the stands, joining fans to support the side as they face off against a formidable Karnataka team.

This visit underscores the significance of the achievement, as J&K’s remarkable run—highlighted by a massive first-innings total of 584 and a dominant bowling performance led by Auqib Nabi—has placed them on the cusp of their first-ever domestic title.