There was huge drama in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final in Hubli after a shockingly heated altercation between Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra and Karnataka players including KV Anish.
This incident happened on Wednesday (February 25) on the second day of the title match, leaving everyone shocked. Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra was involved in a heated argument with several Karnataka players during the first innings.
Big drama in Ranji Trophy final, Paras Dogra fined for clash with Karnataka players
Firstly, Dogra was seen having an animated discussion with Anish, who was fielding too close to the bat at silly point. Both the players looked serious and tense while exchanging words. Suddenly, things went out of control and Dogra headbutted Aneesh, shocking everyone on the field.
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Karnataka players and match officials took immediate action to prevent the situation from worsening in Hubli. Senior Karnataka batsman Mayank Agarwal had an intense conversation with Dogra and tried to calm things down. At the same time, Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal went to the umpire to express concern over this incident.
The atmosphere became very tense as the match officials managed to get things back on track. This incident happened after the fourth ball of the 101st over. At that time Dogra was batting with Kanhaiya Wadhawan. Jammu and Kashmir had already lost four wickets, but they had crossed 300 runs and were in a strong position in the match.
The real reason behind Paras Dogra-KV Aneesh dispute revealed
Now, sources from the Jammu and Kashmir camp have revealed the reason behind that ugly moment. The captain, who retired hurt on the first day, resumed his innings on the second day after the wicket of Abdul Samad fell in the 99th over.
After this, the bowlers started throwing short balls at him and Karnataka’s fielders also kept teasing and teasing him outside the field. According to journalist Mohsin Kamal, Aneesh is said to have allegedly made personal and derogatory comments towards Dogra, even mocking his long career and questioning his ability.
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Those comments by Aneesh crossed the limits and evoked an emotional reaction from the Dogras. Dogra has been fined 50% of his match fee for breaching the code of conduct following the incident.
Sources in the Jammu and Kashmir camp told me that KV Aneesh allegedly made personal and derogatory remarks towards Paras Dogra, including saying, “Kahan pe 10 thousand runs kiya hai? Butt pachdarna nahi aata…” followed by an expletive. After this the controversy started.pic.twitter.com/PiOuhQgjQ0
– Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) 25 February 2026
Fine imposed
Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra, 41, has been fined 50% of his match fee for headbutting Karnataka’s KV Anish on the second day. #RanjiTrophyFinal
– Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) 25 February 2026
Paras Dogra and Kanhaiya Wadhawan saved Jammu and Kashmir from sudden collapse.
Meanwhile, after a solid performance on the first day, Jammu and Kashmir faced trouble in the morning when Karnataka’s bowlers made very good use of swing and bounce. Captain Devdutt Padikkal led his team with energy as the fast bowlers applied early pressure.
Karnataka got success in the 98th over when Shubham Pundir, who played an inning of 121 runs with the help of 12 fours and two sixes, was caught out at midwicket off the ball of Vidyadhar Patil. In the next over, Abdul Samad, who scored 61 runs, was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna.
At that time Jammu and Kashmir was under pressure. But Paras Dogra and Kanhaiya Wadhawan played with great calmness and maturity. After the collapse, he rebuilt the innings well. By lunch, Jammu and Kashmir reached 380/4 against the eight-time champions.
At stumps on the second day, Jammu and Kashmir’s score was 527/6 against Karnataka.