Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended best wishes and congratulated all the players of Madhya Pradesh team on historic achievement of winning Ranji Trophy for the first time by defeating Mumbai in the finals on Sunday. Chouhan said that this is a wonderful, historic and proud moment. He said that this victory is not just of the team but of 8.5 crore people of Madhya Pradesh. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the entire team including Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma and Rajat Patidar who scored centuries in this important match and their coach Chandrakant Pandit for excellent performance.

The CM said that by winning Ranji Trophy Chandrakant Pandit, who has been captain of Madhya Pradesh team earlier has fulfilled his unfulfilled dream of winning Ranji Trophy in1999, by igniting strong will power of players to give such a wonderful performance through his coaching. This dream was not only for them but also for people of the State. Many congratulations to him and all the team members on behalf of the people of the State. Team members will be honoured

Chief Minister Chouhan said that the State Government is committed not only for development of cricket but also for development of all sports and promotion of sportspersons. Last week, I interacted with the players of the Ranji team. They appeared to be quite confident.

Captain Aditya Shrivastava, Coach Chandrakant Pandit were absolutely sure that they would be successful. They have given proof of their excellence in the finals. Chouhan said that no stone will be left unturned for promotion of sportspersons in Madhya Pradesh. I have already urged Ranji Cricket team Madhya Pradesh regarding grand honour ceremony at CM’s residence, we will implement it also. The players will be honoured and rewarded in a dignified ceremony. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan watched the live telecast of the ongoing Ranji Trophy final match between Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai in Bengaluru today. He encouraged the players. After planting saplings in Smart Park,