All India Professionals’ Congress J&K congratulates UT’s cricket team

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the All India Professional Congress (AIPC) has congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for scripting history by qualifying for their maiden final of the Ranji Trophy.

In an official statement, AIPC J&K State Head Sanjay Sapru and State Head Research Vertical Shadab Peerzada has described the achievement as a defining milestone in the sporting trajectory of the Union Territory, stating that the emphatic six-wicket victory over Bengal in Kalyani reflects preparation, resilience and competitive excellence AIPC leadership commended the cricket team for their historic victory.

Sanjay Sapru stated that the team’s performance stands as a testament to the rising sporting potential of Jammu & Kashmir’s youth and the long-term dividends of structured talent development. “This qualification to the Ranji Trophy final is more than a sporting success; it is a statement of capability and confidence. The team has showcased unity, determination and a winning temperament that inspires an entire generation,” Sapru said.

The AIPC J&K unit extended its best wishes to the team for the final and reiterated its commitment to encouraging professional excellence, youth empowerment and sports development across the region. With this landmark victory in Kalyani, Jammu & Kashmir cricket has entered a new eradefined by ambition, discipline and historic possibility, he added.

Notably, Jammu and Kashmir scripted the greatest chapter in its cricketing history on Wednesday, qualifying for the Ranji Trophy final for the first time after defeating Bengal by six wickets on the fourth day of the semifinal at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani.  Chasing a modest target of 126 runs, J&K showed composure and determination to reach 126/4 in 34.4 overs, triggering scenes of celebration in the dressing room and marking a watershed moment for cricket in J&K.