Shastri feels that despite the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 moving towards knockouts and providing some great moments, the best story from last week was Paras Dogra-led team winning its maiden title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"As the World Cup moves into the business end, with all eyes on the big stage\u2026 the most heart-warming story of last week came from elsewhere,\" Shastri wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shastri also lauded the fighting spirit and the self belief of the Jammu & Kashmir team as they beat the eight-time champions Karnataka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Jammu & Kashmir lifting the Ranji Trophy for the very first time. Let that sink in. What a journey. What a story. Paras Dogra, Ajay Sharma and this fearless bunch have taken the long road, knocking over heavyweights, game after game, with grit and self-belief. No shortcuts. Just hard cricket and big hearts,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"That\u2019s the beauty of the #RanjiTrophy. It throws up fairy tales. And this one will be remembered for a long, long time. Massive congratulations to the boys from J&K. You\u2019ve made the entire cricketing fraternity proud,\" he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Jammu & Kashmir lifting the Ranji Trophy for the very first time. Let that sink in. What a journey. What a story. Paras Dogra, Ajay Sharma and this fearless bunch have taken the long road, knocking over heavyweights, game after game, with grit and self-belief. No shortcuts. Just hard cricket and big hearts,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
J&K further underlined their dominance by declaring their second innings at 342\/4, powered by a marathon unbeaten 160 from opener Qamran Iqbal and an unbroken century stand with Sahil Lotra, before the match ended in a draw and the title was awarded on first-innings lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n