JAMMU, Feb 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of ₹2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
Describing the victory as a watershed moment for J&K cricket, Abdullah said the landmark achievement has filled the entire region with pride and inspiration.
In a post on X, he declared that the players and support staff would receive ₹2 crore after their emphatic win over Karnataka cricket team on their home turf in Hubballi.
The Chief Minister had on Friday rushed to Hubballi to cheer the team, which had secured a massive first-innings lead and was on the brink of lifting the prestigious trophy for the first time.
Abdullah further announced that the players would also be entitled to government appointments under the recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons, recognising their historic contribution to the Union Territory’s sporting legacy.
