Jammu, Mar 9 (NVI): Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday hosted a dinner in honour of the Union Territory’s Ranji Trophy champion team, celebrating their remarkable achievement.
The players were warmly received by the Chief Minister in the presence of his cabinet colleagues and senior officials. On the occasion, the team was also presented with an award money of ₹2 crore in recognition of their outstanding performance.
President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Mithun Manhas, was also present at the event.
Congratulating the players, Abdullah lauded their dedication and perseverance, saying their achievement has brought immense pride to Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed hope that the team would continue striving for excellence and keep bringing laurels to the region on the national stage.
Among those present were Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmad Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports Shahid Iqbal Choudhary; Director General Youth Services and Sports, administrators of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, Secretary Sports Council and other senior officers.—(NVI)
