Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar, the leading wicket-taker in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy win for Jammu and Kashmir, has been handed his IPL debut cap as Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.DC arrive on the back of an agonising one-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans, while CSK come with three consecutive defeats behind them. CSK have drafted in Dewald Brevis, who…
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into more than just a cricket tournament; it embodies the intersection of talent, ambition, and opportunity. The IPL trophy has an inscription on it in Sanskrit, “Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi”, which translates to “where talent meets opportunity”. The motto represents the tournament’s purpose of providing a platform for talent to thrive. The tournament throws up new talents every season; IANS …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title, calling the historic achievement a proud moment for the people of the region and a reflection of the team’s grit, discipline, and passion.”Congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir team for their first-ever Ranji Trophy win. This historic triumph reflects the remarkable grit, discipline, and passion of the team,” the Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Legendary former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday hailed Jammu & Kashmir’s historic triumph in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, calling their journey “beautiful” and a shining example of consistency and resilience in domestic cricket.Congratulating the side after their maiden title win over eight-time champions Karnataka, Tendulkar reflected on the symbolic and emotional significance of the achievement for the region, which has long contributed to Indian cri…
Hubli, Feb 28 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir team for winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the historic triumph as a shining example of how deeply the game has spread across India despite challenging conditions. Saikia also said that this win is a prime example of how cricket is flourishing in the country. ‘Heartiest congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for winning its maiden R…
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Auqib Nabi Dar described Jammu & Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as an “unbelievable” and emotional moment after his stellar all-round bowling performance throughout the season earned him the Player of the Series award in a landmark campaign for the side.J&K scripted history by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka on the basis of a massive first-innings lead in the final, capping off a dominant five-day display defined by discipline, resilience and…
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir batter Shubham Pundir described the team’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a “fairytale” moment after playing a pivotal role in their historic title-winning campaign, for which he was adjudged Player of the Match.Pundir laid the foundation for Jammu & Kashmir’s dominance in the final with a magnificent first-innings century that helped his side post a massive total of 584, ultimately securing the title on the basis of a decisive first-inning…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the team after J&K lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, beating Karnataka based on a first innings lead at the Hubbali Cricket Ground in Hubbali on Saturday.Jammu & Kashmir secured their maiden title after earning a decisive first-innings lead over Karnataka in the five-day final, capping off a dominant campaign marked by composure, resilience, and all-round excellence. Former In…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs. 2 crore and government job opportunities for players and support staff following the team’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy title win, terming the achievement a watershed moment for cricket in the Union Territory.Jammu & Kashmir scripted history after securing the title on the basis of a massive first-innings lead against eight-time champions Karnataka in the five-day final at …
Hubballi, Feb 28 (IANS) Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal expressed pride in his team’s effort despite their defeat in the Ranji Trophy final, while graciously acknowledging Jammu & Kashmir’s superior performance and richly deserved historic maiden title triumph.Reflecting on Karnataka’s journey to the summit clash and the eventual result, Padikkal said, “Really proud of the boys to get to a Ranji final is not easy. It takes a lot of sacrifice, a lot of effort. So really proud of th…