India, Feb. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy title has triggered a wave of praise from some of Indian cricket's most recognisable voices, with former captains and World Cup winners hailing the team's breakthrough as a landmark moment for domestic cricket.

Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and Irfan Pathan were among those who took to social media to congratulate the side after its historic triumph. The messages carried a common thread: admiration for J&K's resilience - and a sense that this win could change what players from the region believe is possible.

Ganguly's post leaned heavily into the "tough conditions, tougher people" narrative, writing that Jammu and Kashmir had shown the world what e...