Hubballi, Feb. 28 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas praised Jammu and Kashmir's consistent performance as they won the Ranji Trophy, saying they've beaten top teams at home and credited the team's self-belief and strong squad depth.

Jammu and Kashmir ended their 67-year wait, defeating the powerhouse Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final on Saturday in Hubballi.

Playing their first Ranji final, Jammu and Kashmir were crowned champions by virtue of their massive 291-run first-innings lead, a gap that proved insurmountable for the eight-time champions, Karnataka.

Born in Jammu, Manhas played his early cricket in Jammu and Kashmir and later shifted his domestic base to Delhi. However, he again went ...