Ravi Shastri Praises Jammu and Kashmir's Maiden Ranji Trophy Victory

Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri praised Jammu and Kashmir for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, calling it a heartwarming story amid the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The team secured the championship by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka at the Hubli Cricket Ground, leveraging a massive first-innings lead. Shastri highlighted the team's grit, self-belief, and hard work, led by Paras Dogra and Ajay Sharma, emphasizing the Ranji Trophy's tradition of producing memorable fairy tale stories.