Overview
- Modi, speaking during his monthly Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, praised Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging center of sporting talent.
- He highlighted the state side’s first Ranji Trophy win in Hubballi as a breakthrough that came after nearly seven decades.
- The Prime Minister singled out seamer Auqib Nabi for a 60‑wicket Ranji season and noted captain Paras Dogra’s role in the campaign.
- He pointed to the Khelo India Winter Games and said Gulmarg has built a clear identity as a winter‑sports venue after events held in Ladakh and Kashmir this season.
- Modi said the victory has energized players, coaches, and fans in the Union Territory, which could pull more young people into cricket, football, and structured training.