Tourism department invites T20 World Cup-winning Indian team to Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: Fresh off their stunning victory at the T20 Cricket World Cup, Team India received a unique and heartfelt invitation from Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department to extend their celebrations in the scenic region known as the Crown of Incredible India.

“Congratulations to Team India on winning the T20 World Cup 2024!! We welcome our champions to visit Jammu and Kashmir to continue the celebrations! It would be an honor to host you in the Crown of Incredible India. @PMOIndia @OfficeOfLGJandK @tourismgoi @BCCI @diprjk (sic),” Jammu & Kashmir Tourism department posted the invitation on ‘X’.

India lifted the T20 World Cup after a 17-year gap, beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29 in West Indies.

“As a gesture of our appreciation and to celebrate this momentous occasion, we are inviting them to experience the unparalleled beauty of Kashmir. This visit will also showcase our region’s serene landscapes and rich culture to the world,” an official of the Tourism department told Deccan Herald.

The news spread quickly, and excitement buzzed through the social media. Shah Faesal, who became the first Kashmiri to top the IAS exam in 2009, while re-tweeting the invitation, wrote: “An invitation to celebrate in Kashmir!”

The visit, if it happens, will not only celebrate a historic sports achievement but also highlight the splendor of Kashmir, reinforcing its status as one of the most beautiful regions in the world.