Ranji Trophy final flares after Dogra clash
The Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka boiled over on Sunday when J&K skipper Paras Dogra was involved in a physical altercation, appearing to thrust his head toward a Karnataka fielder during a tense moment.
The confrontation followed a heated exchange in the middle, with players trading words before umpires rushed in to restore order. The stoppage stunned the crowd and briefly halted play in what had been a tightly fought contest. “Finals bring pressure, but lines shouldn’t be crossed,” a senior official said.
A Karnataka squad member added, “We play hard, but respect is non-negotiable.”
Match referees are expected to examine the incident, and disciplinary steps could follow. Instead of the battle for the trophy, the dramatic clash has become the defining image of an otherwise gripping domestic showdown.