Paras Dogra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Jammu and Kashmir’s first Ranji Trophy win as a proud moment after nearly 70 years. In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, he praised the team’s hard work, captain Paras Dogra’s leadership, and Aaqib Nabi’s 60 wickets. Modi said the victory has inspired the region and boosted sports enthusiasm, adding that Jammu and Kashmir is emerging as a sporting hub and expressing hope for continued success.

Jammu and Kashmir’s historic Ranji Trophy triumph is a story of collective belief, long battles and delayed redemption. From Paras Dogra’s leadership to Auqib Nabi’s rise, from Abid Nabi’s unfulfilled dream to Samiullah Beigh's sweet redemption, this title reflects years of quiet toil. In the end, it was not about who claimed credit first, but about a village that won together.

Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in cricketing history, clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title on February 28, 2026. First-time finalists, they defeated eight-time champions Karnataka by a significant margin. Centuries from Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra on the final day sealed the emphatic victory, marking a triumph built on years of persistence and belief.

Tempers flared on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir. J&K skipper Paras Dogra clashed with a Karnataka fielder, even heading the fielder's helmet, before Mayank Agarwal intervened. Despite the heated exchanges, Dogra expressed satisfaction with J&K's batting position.

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra headbutted a Karnataka substitute fielder during the Ranji Trophy final, sparking heated exchanges. Despite the incident and subsequent confrontations, Jammu and Kashmir continued to dominate, building on a strong first innings performance.

Mithun Manhas reflects on his emotions when Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title. He traces J&K’s revival to the 2021 BCCI-appointed sub-committee, credits stability and discipline for the turnaround, backs Auqib Nabi as a product of domestic grind, and expresses full faith in Suryakumar Yadav-led India to deliver in front of home crowd in the T20 World Cup.

Jammu and Kashmir has clinched its maiden Ranji Trophy title after a 67-year wait, defeating strong Karnataka in the final. Former India cricketer Parvez Rasool lauded Auqib Nabi's exceptional performance, calling it "his show" after Nabi emerged as the season's leading wicket-taker. The victory signifies J&K's cricketing prowess and potential for future talent.

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami proved his enduring class in the Ranji Trophy semifinal, claiming three crucial wickets to put Bengal in a strong position against Jammu and Kashmir. Despite Bengal's batting collapse, Shami's early strikes and a later breakthrough ended a significant partnership, leaving J&K at 198/5. Abdul Samad and Paras Dogra impressed with half-centuries.

Jammu and Kashmir cricket's Ranji Trophy triumph highlights a long-standing commitment to homegrown talent, a philosophy predating 'vocal for local'. Despite infrastructure challenges, the team's success stems from an abundant local player pool, nurtured by technical guidance and mentorship. This victory underscores the region's inherent cricketing prowess and steady progress.

Half-centuries from Paras Dogra, Rishi Dhawan and Ankit Kalsi put Himachal Pradesh in driver's seat against Jammu and Kashmir in their group C Ranji Trophy cricket match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, today.

Devdutt Padikkal captains Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final after overcoming illness and earning an India Test cap. He faces Jammu and Kashmir, led by veteran Paras Dogra, who aims for a maiden title. Both teams emphasize composure and focusing on basics, with J&K's coach urging players to disregard reputations.

Paras Dogra, one of the prominent names to have emerged from Himachal Pradesh on the domestic circuit, will be turning up for Pondicherry in the upcoming Ranji season.

Jammu and Kashmir dominated day two of the Ranji Trophy final, reaching a commanding 527/6 against Karnataka. Shubham Pundir's century anchored the innings, with multiple batters crossing fifty. Despite early struggles, veteran Paras Dogra returned strongly, helping J&K build a massive total and put Karnataka under immense pressure.

Shubham Pundir's unbeaten century and Yawer Hassan's 88 anchored Jammu & Kashmir's strong start in the Ranji Trophy final. The pair built crucial partnerships, guiding J&K to 284 for two against Karnataka on day one. Despite early setbacks and injuries, Pundir and Samad solidified their team's dominant position.

Mohammed Shami's incisive spells yielded three wickets, but Jammu and Kashmir reached 198 for 5 against Bengal on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final. Despite a shaky start, Paras Dogra and Abdul Samad built a crucial partnership, keeping the contest evenly poised heading into the third day.

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra downplayed an on-field head-butting incident during the Ranji Trophy final, calling it a momentary heat-of-the-moment exchange. Focusing on his team's strong position at 527/6, Dogra emphasized their strategy to bat long for a first-innings lead, aiming to secure a result against Karnataka.

Jammu and Kashmir reached their maiden Ranji Trophy final, a historic achievement celebrated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who believes some players deserve national call-ups. On Day 4, J&K dominated Karnataka, building a commanding 477-run lead and standing on the brink of a historic title win.

Paras Dogra's stroke-filled half-century helped Himachal Pradesh defeat Jammu & Kashmir by five wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Thursday.

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy triumph, their first ever, after a draw against Karnataka in the final. Dominating the match, J&K secured the title on first-innings lead, thanks to stellar performances from Shubham Pundir and Auqib Nabi. Centuries from Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra sealed their maiden championship.

Paras Dogra smashed his 9th double century in Ranji Trophy as his 220-ball 200 helped Pondicherry achieve a massive 385-run first innings lead over Mizoram on Day 2 of their Plate Group clash in Kolkata on Thursday. Having started the day on 135, the 35-year-old looked in complete command of the proceedings. Dogra tore apart the listless Mizoram attack with 20 fours and 2 sixes.

Jammu and Kashmir set a challenging target of 399 for Kerala in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. Skipper Paras Dogra scored a century, while Kerala ended the day at 100 for 2. Yudhvir Singh claimed two early wickets. With Akshay Chandran and captain Sachin Baby unbeaten, Kerala need 299 runs on the final day to win.

Jammu & Kashmir's captain Paras Dogra played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 73 to lead his team to 180 for three and an overall advantage in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. Despite Kerala's efforts, including a remarkable 112 from Salman Nizar, J&K extended their lead to 179 runs with seven wickets remaining.

The cricket fraternity celebrated Jammu & Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, with tributes pouring in from Sachin Tendulkar, Jay Shah and several former players. Tendulkar called it a beautiful journey, while Shah praised the team’s grit and support staff. Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina also congratulated the historic achievement.

BCCI President Mithun Manhas reflects on transforming Jammu and Kashmir cricket, from mismanagement to their maiden Ranji Trophy final. He credits a strong structure, talent hunts, and experienced professionals like Paras Dogra and Ajay Sharma for the turnaround. Manhas also highlighted the emergence of Auqib Nabi as a potential national team prospect.

Paras Dogra (253, 30x4, 7x6) scored his highest individual score in first-class cricket as Cricket Association of Puducherry (CAP) finished Day 1 of their Ranji clash against Sikkim in Wayanad at 418-4 on Thursday.

Pondicherry was in commanding position at the end of Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Plate Group clash against Mizoram on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jammu & Kashmir on their maiden Ranji Trophy win, calling it a proud moment for the region. Cricket legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Jay Shah, Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina praised the team’s grit, belief and historic achievement.

Anustup Majumdar hit an unbeaten century after the bowlers struck to their task as Bengal returned to winning ways recording a comfortable eight-wicket win over Pondicherry in a Group ‘E’ Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Mecon Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.

Paras Dogra, a veteran of domestic cricket, captained Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy final after a 67-year wait. His persistence and leadership were key in the team's historic six-wicket semi-final victory over Bengal. Dogra also achieved a personal milestone, crossing 10,000 Ranji Trophy runs.

BCCI president Mithun Manhas stated that Jammu and Kashmir's cricket infrastructure will see rapid growth once the state association receives government approval. He highlighted the progress made in developing pitches, talent hunts, and coaching qualifications during his tenure as head of the ad-hoc committee, emphasizing a focus on grooming local talent.