Jammu and Kashmir Win Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Securing First Title

Jammu and Kashmir won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, marking their first title since joining the competition in 1959. Overcoming limited training facilities and geopolitical challenges, the team defeated eight-time champions Karnataka in the final. Key performances included centuries by Shubham Pundir and Qamran Iqbal, and pacer Auqib Nabi's 60 wickets. Led by captain Paras Dogra and coach Ajay Sharma, Jammu and Kashmir progressed through the season by overcoming strong teams like Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, and Bengal.