- By Vishal Pushkar
- Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:42 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir Paras Dogra got himself embroiled in a controversy during Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final, as he got involved in a physical altercation with Karnataka's substitute fielder KV Aneesh on Wednesday. As a result of this, Dogra was fined 50 per cent of his match fee as part of a disciplinary action.
Notably, the incident reflected pure emotions on display as a fiercely contested match descended into an ugly confrontation.
During the 101st over of Jammu and Kashmir’s first innings, Dogra managed to edge a delivery from Karnataka fast bowler Prasidh Krishna to the boundary, which was soon followed by a heated exchange of words between him and Aneesh, who was fielding at forward short leg.
What started as a verbal dispute quickly intensified. Dogra moved towards Aneesh and seemingly initiated contact with a headbutt, hitting the helmeted substitute. Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal hurried in to calm the situation as umpires stepped in to prevent further conflict.
Aneesh Refused To Accept Dogra's Apology: Report
Although Dogra is understood to have offered an apology at the end of the over, Aneesh reportedly declined to accept it, according to a Cricbuzz report. The incident also drew reactions from senior Karnataka players, including KL Rahul and Agarwal, who were seen engaging in a heated verbal exchange with the Jammu and Kashmir captain in the immediate aftermath.
The charged atmosphere did not dissipate. Shortly thereafter, another confrontation unfolded when Karnataka fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak and Wadhawan came together following contact during a run, underscoring the strain and intensity surrounding the summit clash.
“It’s not a big deal, it happened in the heat of the moment. A bit of these exchanges keep going on, especially when you’re playing the final. We defused the situation right there. After that he started chatting again,” Dogra told Cricbuzz at the end of the day’s play, on Tuesday, speaking about the incident.
Kanhaiya Wadhwan, who was at the non-striker’s end during the incident, also minimized the event, refusing to disclose any details of the conflict. “It happens, part of the game. Sledging happens – it was happening from both sides. A bit from our side and a bit from them. Nothing intentional. It was sorted out soon,” he said.
The episode has cast a shadow over what was otherwise a high-quality contest. Dogra, 41, remains one of the most respected figures in India’s domestic circuit and recently surpassed the 10,000-run milestone in Ranji Trophy cricket, a testament to both his longevity and consistency.
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