Hubballi: The BCCI has taken strict disciplinary action against Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra, fining him 50 percent of his match fee for an on-field altercation involving Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh during Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Final on Wednesday.
The incident occurred when Dogra, after edging a delivery from Prasidh Krishna for a streaky boundary, confronted the silly-point fielder Aneesh and appeared to head-butt him on the helmet. The unexpected act stunned players and spectators alike, forcing immediate intervention from Karnataka senior batter Mayank Agarwal, who stepped in to defuse the situation.
On-field umpires Rohan Pandit and Ulhas Gandhe promptly intervened, while Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal was also seen discussing the incident with match officials. Though the exact trigger for the confrontation remains unclear, the moment quickly escalated before being brought under control.
According to a Cricbuzz report, the 21-season Ranji Trophy veteran has been fined 50% of his match fees. An official confirmation from BCCI match referee Narayanan Kutty is expected after the conclusion of the match. Physical confrontation on the field typically attracts disciplinary sanctions and may also invite further review.
Despite the controversy, Dogra produced a gritty knock of 70, though his innings was overshadowed by the disciplinary breach.
J&K Dominate with the Bat
Jammu and Kashmir continued their dominant batting performance to reach 527 for six at stumps on Day 2, putting Karnataka under immense pressure in the final.
Key contributions came from Shubham Pundir (121), Yawer Hassan (88), Paras Dogra (70), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70), and Sahil Lotra (54)*. Karnataka’s bowling struggled on a docile pitch, with Prasidh Krishna (3/90 in 29 overs) being the lone effective bowler.
Brief Scores
Jammu and Kashmir: 527/6 in 156 overs
(Shubham Pundir 121, Yawer Hassan 88, Paras Dogra 70, Kanhaiya Wadhawan 70, Sahil Lotra 54*, Prasidh Krishna 3/90)
vs
Karnataka
