Hubballi, Feb. 25 -- "Headbutt in a Ranji Final" became the defining image of Day Two as a rare moment of physical confrontation jolted India's premier domestic competition, the Ranji Trophy, into controversy.
Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra struck a gritty 70 but his intentional head-butting of Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh overshadowed an otherwise commanding batting performance as J&K reached 527 for 6 at stumps on the second day here on Tuesday.
Dogra, a 21-season Ranji veteran, shared a crucial 110-run stand with wicketkeeper-batsman Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70) after Karnataka briefly sensed an opening at 307 for 4. Sahil Lotra remained unbeaten on 54, while Prasidh Krishna (3/90 in 29 overs) was the pick of the Karnataka b...