J&K’s historic Ranji triumph: No words, it’s the biggest moment of my life, says Paras Dogra

Jammu and Kashmir celebrates its first Ranji Trophy title, with captain Paras Dogra calling it the biggest moment of his life.

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra on Saturday (February 28, 2026) struggled for words after guiding his side to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title, calling it the "biggest" moment of his life.

Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in the history books by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title on the basis of a first-innings lead, after the final against Karnataka ended in a draw.

"I can't explain to be honest, I have no words. At this time, it is the biggest thing in my life. This will be the biggest gratitude I will have in my life before I go away from this world,” Dogra said after the triumph.

"To be honest, I have been lucky to be with JKCA, the guys have been phenomenal, they have been excellent, it is not about the (playing) eleven, it is (about the) 14-15 guys, they are tremendous, they have been putting their hands up and they have been keen to win the matches. From the beginning, they were 100% sure that we going to win this Ranji Trophy.”

Having secured a massive 291-run lead on Friday (February 27), J&K had tightened their grip on the contest on the fifth and final day with another commanding batting display, led by Qamran Iqbal.

Drafted into the playing eleven at the last minute, Iqbal responded with a match-defining unbeaten 160 to emerge as one of the architects of J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy triumph.