Ranji Trophy final explodes: J&K captain Paras Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder
Times of India
by TOI SPORTS DESKFebruary 25, 2026
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The Ranji Trophy final on Day 2 saw a dramatic incident as Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra lost his temper and headbutted Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh during a heated exchange, leading to umpires stepping in to restore order at the Hubli Cricket Ground. The altercation occurred during a crucial partnership between Dogra and Kanhaiya Wadhawan when Dogra, on 79, was batting in J&K's first innings against Karnataka. After being called for a boundary off Prasidh Krishna, Dogra argued with Aneesh, who was fielding at forward short leg. The argument escalated quickly, resulting in Dogra charging at Aneesh and headbutting him with his helmet—a shocking act that left players and officials stunned.
Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal intervened to calm the situation, but tensions remained high as Aneesh refused Dogra's apology, remaining visibly upset.KL Rahul also joined the verbal confrontation, directing sharp remarks at Dogra.Matters almost boiled over again when Karnataka pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak and Wadhawan collided during a run attempt, leading to another near-confrontation that was diffused by umpires.
Despite the dramatic on-field incidents, Jammu and Kashmir maintained control of the game, building on their strong first-innings total. Shubham Pundir's impressive 121-run innings had already put J&K in a commanding position, while Yawer Hassan (88) and Abdul Samad (61) further
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/25/2026