Samiullah Beigh

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 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.

A collective effort helped Himachal Pradesh climb to second place in group C with a thrilling five-wicket win over Jammu and Kashmir in their Ranji Trophy cricket fixture at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Tuesday.

The crisis in Jammu and Kashmir cricket deepened with senior state team skipper Samiullah Beigh blaming coach Bishan Singh Bedi for "creating rifts" among players.

Riding on Parvez Rasool's five-wicket haul, Jammu and Kashmir posted a 116-run victory over Goa in a Group C Ranji Trophy match and earn full six points on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir opener Shubham Khajuria waged a lone battle but Himachal Pradesh managed to bundle the team out for 162 and finish day one on 58 for two in their Ranji Trophy Group C fixture on Saturday.

Baroda all-rounder and Indian player Yusuf Pathan had a scuffle with a spectator during the ongoing Ranji tie between Baroda and Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association president Farooq Abdullah expressed anguish and dismay over the reported midnight search by police in a Jammu hotel where the state Ranji squad was lodged

The tail of Jammu and Kashmir helped the team post a competitive first innings score of 334 on the second day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Group C match against Andhra on Friday.

The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) treasurer Manzoor Wazir tendered his resignation following the ongoing feud between valley-based players and chief coach Bishen Singh Bedi.

Paceman Amrinder Singh scalped five wickets for just 21 runs before Ritesh Negi cracked a 31-ball 40 to help Services beat Punjab by two wickets in a Twenty20 match of the North Zone Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Half centuries from Pranav Gupta, Ian Dev Singh and Aditya Pratap enabled Jammu and Kashmir recover from a poor start and reach 270 for six at the end of first day's play against Tripura in a Ranji Trophy Group C match.

Nitin Saini hit a strokeful century after a five-wicket haul by Harshal Patel as Haryana took a firm grip against Tripura in their do-or-die Ranji Trophy group C cricket match at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Haryana wriggled themselves out from a difficult position to score a modest 231 all out before reducing Tripura to 70 for 4 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match at Eden Gardens.

Jammu and Kashmir put themselves at the driver's seat by setting Goa an improbable 412 to win on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium on Frdiay.

The J&K cricket team reportedly had a "humiliating" experience on Tuesday night when Jammu's Savoy Hotel, where they were lodged, was raided by police.

Cricket in Jammu & Kashmir has slipped into a fresh crisis. A severe monetary crisis may force the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) to withdraw its team from the forthcoming season of the Ranji Trophy.