New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- For decades the famous Kashmir willow has been a companion of several legendary cricketers, leading them to great heights at international level. On Saturday, the land of Kashmir willows added a new feather in their cap by winning the prestigious Ranji Trophy, for the first time in their 67-year history, beating a star-studded Karnataka in the final.

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Jammu and Kashmir's historic victory along similar lines, calling their journey "beautiful". "The Kashmir willows have been a part of many champions' kits. To see Jammu & Kashmir's journey from being an enabler of champions, to becoming champions themselves, is beautiful," Tendulkar wrote on X.

"A historic moment for the team, coac...