Paras Dogra Leads Jammu And Kashmir In Ranji Trophy Final

In a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cricket, the team has made a remarkable debut in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, reaching a commanding score of 284/2 on the first day of play. This achievement is particularly significant as it marks J&K's first-ever appearance in the final after 67 years since their inception in the tournament. Captain Paras Dogra, who won the toss and opted to bat, stated, "We will bat first. Looks dry and might turn later on. We’ve kept things simple, and god has been with us, we’ve played some good cricket." J&K's innings was bolstered by Shubham Pundir's unbeaten century and Yawer Hassan's 88 runs, showcasing their resilience against a seasoned Karnataka bowling attack, which has previously dominated them in past encounters. As reported by The Hindu, "Samad excels after skipper Dogra retires hurt; Prasidh emerges lone wicket-taker for Karnataka," highlighting the challenges faced by the team yet their ability to adapt and thrive.