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TopicRanji Trophy

Topic: Ranji Trophy

‘The boys are pumped’: J&K skipper Paras Dogra on life post Ranji & a regret that no longer weighs heavy

Veteran captain of traditional also-rans credits Bishan Singh Bedi, Jay Shah and Mithun Manhas, also now only the second to score 10,000 Ranji runs.

Gulf tensions sparked by Iran conflict cast shadow on 9.3 mn Indians & a ‘secret vein of Indian economy’

Global media reports on how India’s remittance is tied to the now-troubled region & the war’s cascading effect on economy. J&K's maiden Ranji Trophy win also drew its attention.

Six years on, same opponent & winner’s podium. Abdul Samad’s tale of redemption in J&K’s Ranji triumph

In 2020, the explosive batsman lost his wicket when J&K was 14 runs short of taking a crucial first-inning lead against Karnataka in Ranji quarterfinal. That episode kept haunting him.

Jammu’s power-hitters, Kashmir’s fast bowlers & the Manhas touch. Inside story of J&K’s Ranji glory

J&K squad’s road to Ranji glory wasn’t an easy one. Not that long ago the J&K Cricket Association was reeling under unpaid bills. ‘There was no structure or system’.

J&K’s first-ever Ranji Trophy is a monumental moment for Indian cricket

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

For J&K captain Paras, 1st Ranji title comes on father’s death anniversary—‘It’s for my dad, I miss him’

'My father always believed I could win the trophy. And, now when I have, he isn’t here to see this,’ J&K skipper tells ThePrint. His father died on 28 February 2009.

J&K head coach Ajay Sharma: The ‘dictator’ who became ‘Ajju Bhai’ & made champions of also-rans

J&K stand on cusp of history. In their maiden Ranji final, they are set to lift the title. When this triumph is revisited in years to come, one name will dominate the telling: Ajay Sharma.

J&K rattles Karnataka top order on Day 3, Mayank Agrawal fights back with a ton

J&K finished their 1st innings at a strong 584. They now look to take a decisive first innings lead with the hosts finishing the day at 220/5. KL Rahul fails to impress.

‘Only proper cricket on Earth now is in Hubballi’—England fans travel 7,500 km to watch Ranji final

From Suffolk & Yorkshire to Karnataka, the quartet skip ICC T20 World Cup to watch Karnataka vs J&K, hailing India’s domestic game as last bastion of “real” 5-day cricket.

Ranji final heats up on Day 2, J&K captain Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder, says ‘got carried away’

Paras Dogra, 41, charged at K.V. Aneesh in 101st Over after reported sledging; Karnataka camp rejects his immediate apology as verbal spat erupts.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.