Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Hails Jammu & Kashmir’s Historic Ranji Trophy Victory: A New Era for J&K Sports

SRINAGAR FEBRUARY 28 – In an emotional and powerful praise shared via X (formerly Twitter), the Office of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrated Jammu & Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, describing the milestone as the region’s “finest hour.”

LG Sinha expressed that his emotions were “surging beyond words” as he watched the J&K cricket team dismantle decades of waiting to claim the ultimate glory in Indian domestic cricket.

Extending his heartfelt gratitude to the players who “carved history through sheer grit,” the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the entire Union Territory is beaming with pride over this immortalized achievement.

Highlighting the broader impact of the win, Sinha credited the “sporting revolution” ignited under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi post-2019, which has provided the infrastructure and platform for local talent to flourish on the national stage.

In a direct call to action for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir, he urged them to use this “blaze” of success to fuel their own ambitions, calling for relentless training to pioneer a future of sustained dominance in every sporting arena.