Srinagar Hosts Historic Irani Cup Match Between J&K and Rest of India
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar is hosting the Irani Cup fixture between Jammu and Kashmir and the Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India squad. Jammu and Kashmir earned the historic hosting rights by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time during the 2025-26 season. General public attendance has been capped at approximately 1,000 spectators with passes distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Rest of India squad features experienced players alongside young talents such as Manav Suthar and Shikhar Mohan. This high-profile fixture marks a rare major cricketing milestone for the region since hosting ODIs in the 1980s.
Why it matters
Jammu and Kashmir hosts its biggest domestic cricket fixture in decades following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
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