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J&K captain brushes aside head-butt incident in Ranji Trophy final as ‘heat of the moment’ | Cricket News

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra on Wednesday played down the on-field incident in which he head-butted Karnataka’s KV Aneesh during the second day of the Ranji Trophy final.Dogra got into a heated exchange with substitute fielder Aneesh and head-butted him on the helmet after hitting a boundary off Prasidh Krishna.The J&K batter, who scored…

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Ranji Trophy final: Shubham Pundir’s century, Yawer Hassan’s 88 put J&K in command vs Karnataka | Cricket News

Shubham Pundir (PTI Photo) A superb unbeaten century from Shubham Pundir and a gritty 88 by youngster Yawer Hassan put Jammu & Kashmir firmly in command on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final, as they closed at 284 for two against Karnataka on Tuesday.The 27-year-old left-hander Pundir remained unbeaten on 117 at stumps,…

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Auqib Nabi: Ranji Trophy final | ‘Bowled 1000 balls in a year’: The making of J&K speedgun Auqib Nabi | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: As Jammu and Kashmir prepare for their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast-bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi remains the calmest presence in a dressing room filled with nerves. The pacer from Sheeri village in Baramulla has been the driving force behind J&K’s dream run this season.When J&K step onto the field…

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Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium not to host Ranji Trophy final; title clash heads to Hubballi – here’s why | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) confirmed on Thursday that the upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be played in Hubballi. The move has been made to allow safety upgrade work at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to progress faster.The final will begin on February 24.“KSCA had…

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Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir dare to dream under pressure – A big leap long in the making | Cricket News

Jammu and Kashmir’s players celebrate after the team’s victory in Ranji Trophy semifinal against Bengal. (PTI Photo) KALYANI: History had barely settled in when the phone rang. A familiar face flashed up on a video call. Minutes after Jammu and Kashmir sealed a spot in the Ranji Trophy final, the team heard from BCCI president…

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Clearing the boundary, crossing into history: J&K end 67-year wait, enter maiden Ranji Trophy final | Cricket News

Jammu and Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket vs Bengal. (PTI Photo) KALYANI: One clean swing, one red ball sailing into the stands, and a 67-year wait came to an end. The moment Vanshaj Sharma launched Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar for six, J&K players, support staff and officials poured onto the…

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