Jammu/Srinagar, Feb. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir created history by winning its first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating heavyweights Karnataka on their home turf at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah was present in Hubballi to witness the final moments of the match, cheering the team on to the historic triumph.

Following the emphatic victory, Abdullah announced a cash reward of Rs.2 crore for the players and support staff. Additionally, he said that the players would be entitled to government appointments under the recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons.

Expressing his happiness on X, Omar Abdullah wrote,"They've done it. Well done J&K." Omar said and called it a watershed moment for J&K...