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TopicRanji Trophy final

Topic: Ranji Trophy final

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.

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