India, Feb. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is in Hubballi to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, as the state's cricket team stands on the brink of securing its first-ever title in India's premier domestic championship.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the chief minister praised the team's relentless dominance throughout the five-day match against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground. "A lot of people thought this wasn't possible, but I think this shows that self-belief is the most important thing," Abdullah said. "The Jammu and Kashmir team believed in itself, and the support staff has done an amazing job. We're hoping they'll bring the trophy back home."

He said that this landmark success wou...