Jammu & Kashmir Under-16 Cricket Team Makes History with Victory in Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group
The Jammu & Kashmir Under-16 Cricket Team has recently achieved a significant milestone by winning the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group, marking the first-ever BCCI title for the region. This historic victory has been met with widespread congratulations and praise from all quarters.
Director of Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative, Martand Singh, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the team for their outstanding performance in the final match. He described the win as a defining moment for Jammu & Kashmir cricket, especially given the current circumstances.
According to Singh, the team’s dominant display in the final reflects the growing talent and potential of cricket in the region. Their comprehensive victory over Mizoram, with a massive lead of 300 runs, showcases the discipline, skill, and teamwork of the young cricketers from Jammu & Kashmir.
Singh commended Captain Smagey Khajuria for his brilliant century and Athrav Sharma for his composed innings. He also highlighted the crucial role played by bowlers Sanil Singh, Jaskaran Singh, and Hammaad Firdous in securing victory for the team.
In addition, Singh acknowledged the contributions of the J&K Cricket Association sub-committee members, Brigadier Anil Gupta and Shri Vidya Bhaskar, as well as the visionary leadership of BCCI President Mithun Manhas. He emphasized the need for world-class infrastructure and training facilities to further develop cricket talent in the region.
This remarkable victory has brought immense pride to Jammu & Kashmir and serves as a source of inspiration for young cricketers across the region. Singh expressed his belief that with continued support and investment in sports development, more milestones can be achieved in the future.
As the team celebrates their success, Singh extended his best wishes for their future endeavors and hopes that this landmark victory will encourage more aspiring sportspersons in Jammu & Kashmir to pursue their dreams.
