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J&K Take Control of Ranji Final After Dogra Headbutt on Day 2 Draws Scrutiny

Karnataka face a 364-run deficit despite Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten century.

Overview

  • Video from Day 2 shows J&K captain Paras Dogra headbutting Karnataka substitute KV Aneesh in the 101st over, prompting immediate intervention from Mayank Agarwal and the umpires.
  • Dogra apologised on the field but Aneesh did not accept; reports describe sustained verbal exchanges involving senior Karnataka players including KL Rahul.
  • One outlet reported a 50% match-fee fine for Dogra, though any formal disciplinary decision has not been confirmed by officials.
  • J&K posted 584 in their first innings with six batters passing fifty, including Shubham Pundir (121), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70) and Sahil Lotra (72); Prasidh Krishna claimed 5 for 98.
  • Karnataka reached 220 for 5 at stumps on Day 3 led by Agarwal’s 130 not out, leaving them 364 runs behind J&K’s total.