Auqib Nabi standout performer for J&K but triumphant Ranji Trophy campaign a team effort

SRINAGAR: (Feb 28) Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi was the standout performer for Jammu and Kashmir but the triumphant Ranji Trophy campaign was a team effort with almost every player stepping up at crucial stages.

Led by 41-year-old Paras Dogra, the Jammu and Kashmir team had useful contributions from batters Shubham Khajuria, Shubham Singh Pundir, Qamran Iqbal, Sahil Lotra, Kanhaiya Wadhawan and Abdul Samad.

In the bowling department, Auqib Nabi bagged 60 wickets -- the highest by any bowler in 2025-26 season. He was ably supported by Auqib Nazir, Abid Mushtaq, Sunil Kumar, Lotra and Samad.