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In a historic moment for cricket in Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K cricket team is set to face a formidable opponent, Karnataka, in their first-ever final of the prestigious Ranji Trophy today. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that this historic clash marks a significant milestone in the...

New Delhi, Feb 23 – After 67 years, Jammu & Kashmir are on the verge of winning the Ranji Trophy title as they face Karnataka in Hubbali on Tuesday. For decades, the J&K team was a footnote in Indian domestic cricket, appearing intermittently and occasionally surprising opponents.Now, with the...

New Delhi, February 23 The BCCI appointed Niraj Odedra as the head coach of the West Zone in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday, following his success with the Saurashtra team across all formats.Odedra, a former first-class cricketer, was part of the support staff when Saurashtra won...

New Delhi, Feb 23 – On February 17, after securing a narrow lead over Jammu & Kashmir, many believed Bengal were certain to reach the Ranji Trophy final. A strong second innings performance would have been enough for Bengal to compete against Karnataka for the title.However, cricket is known...

New Delhi, February 23 – In the Jammu and Kashmir dressing room, filled with the nerves of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi is, by all accounts, the calmest man in the room. This composure is precisely what makes Nabi...

Hubballi, Feb 23 – Jammu and Kashmir's entry into the Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming story of grit and passion, but to win the title, the underdog team needs to perform a remarkable feat against eight-time champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting Tuesday.Karnataka's status...

Hubballi, Feb 22 Jammu and Kashmir's entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming story of resilience and passion, but to claim the title, the underdog team needs a remarkable performance against eight-time champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting Monday...

New Delhi, February 21 – The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced on Saturday that it will name the Pavilion Block at its Rajnagar ground in Hubballi after former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket teams in the state and...

New Delhi, February 21 – Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has confirmed his wedding to long-time partner Sophie Shine through social media posts on Saturday, sharing photos of the event.They have been in a relationship for almost a year, with Dhawan confirming their relationship in May 2025...

Colombo, February 21 – Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq said he was surprised by the attention his performances have garnered at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that he was relishing the opportunity to contribute to the team’s performance on the big stage.With his unique...

Ahmedabad, February 21 Suryakumar Yadav was both cheeky and sarcastic when the inevitable question about Abhishek Sharma's hat-trick of ducks arose before India's T20 World Cup game against South Africa on Sunday."Regarding Abhishek's form, I worry about those who are worried about his form. I...

New Delhi, February 21 – The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is actively searching for a new head coach and support staff, with the clear expectation that they will be based in Afghanistan during the off-season, according to ACB chief executive Naseeb Khan.Following Jonathan Trott’s...

Kalyani, February 20. Experienced Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami provided valuable advice to the Jammu and Kashmir bowlers as they prepared for their first-ever Ranji Trophy final in the history of the premier domestic tournament.J&K will face eight-time champions Karnataka in their first...

Kalyani, February 20. Experienced Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami provided valuable advice to the Jammu and Kashmir bowlers as they prepared for their first-ever Ranji Trophy final in the history of the premier domestic tournament.J&K will face eight-time champions Karnataka in their first...

Jammu and Kashmir reached their first Ranji Trophy final after a six-wicket semi-final win against Bengal. Auqib Nabi Dar was named Player of the Match. Former Indian cricketer Parvez Rasool described the achievement as a proud moment for the J&K cricket community.Srinagar, February 18: Jammu...

Bengaluru, February 18 The upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to be held at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, starting February 24.Karnataka has built a massive overall lead of 802 runs against Uttarakhand in Lucknow at the end of the fourth...

Kalyani (West Bengal), February 18 For the 41-year-old domestic veteran, Paras Dogra, it was a moment after 25 years in the making."It's been 25 years... I hadn't played a final before. I'm very happy," said the 41-year-old captain of Jammu and Kashmir after leading his team to a historic...

Colombo, February 18 Describing his team's 102-run victory over Namibia as a "complete performance," Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his spinners' ability to perform well in their first Super Eights game of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand on Wednesday.Pakistan's...

Jammu, February 18 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for its remarkable achievement in the Ranji Trophy on Wednesday, praising the players, coaches, and support staff for their collective effort and dedication.The J&K team made history by defeating...

Jammu, February 18 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, 16 years after their debut in the premier domestic tournament.Jammu and Kashmir stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a six-wicket...