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My dear countrymen, significant role in this victory. The
this month has been full of performance of young Kashmiri
excitement and enthusiasm for bowler Aaqib Nabi, who took 60
cricket fans across the country. wickets in the Ranji Trophy, is
When India achieved a historic being talked about nationwide.
victory in the T20 World Cup, a This victory has thrilled the
wave of joy swept across the players and coaching staff, as
country. We are all very proud well as the people of Jammu
of our team's thumping success. and Kashmir. This impressive
Late last month, a thrilling performance on the cricket
match was witnessed in Hubli, field has further increased the
Karnataka. By winning this match, enthusiasm for sports among
the Jammu and Kashmir cricket the youth there. In the future, it
team secured the Ranji Trophy for will inspire many young people
themselves. It is most heartening to take up sports. The people
to note that after a long wait of of Jammu and Kashmir have a
nearly seven decades, the team tremendous passion for sports. I
achieved its first Ranji Trophy title. am glad that it is now becoming
This unprecedented success a hub for major sporting events.
is the result of years of continuous Gulmarg has already established
efforts by the players. Team itself as the host of the Khelo India
captain Paras Dogra displayed Winter Games. Sports like football
extraordinary skills. Through are also very popular among the
his leadership, he played a youth there. I hope this winning

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