Defending Ranji Trophy champion Jammu & Kashmir is working to iron out minor glitches as it prepares to face Madhya Pradesh in its opening clash on October 11.
The team’s recent outing in the Irani Cup ended in a 167‑run defeat to Rest of India, exposing lapses in consistency. However, given that the opposition featured six India internationals, the loss is not seen as alarming. Instead, J&K’s focus remains on fine‑tuning ahead of its title defence.
Pacer Umar, who impressed with five wickets in the Irani Cup, also conceded 22 no‑balls — a concern the coaching staff is keen to address. Meanwhile, the absence of star pacer Auqib Nabi, currently with India’s ODI squad against West Indies, left a gap in the bowling attack. His return later in the season is expected to bolster J&K’s pace battery.
Team management insists that only minor adjustments are needed, with skipper Dogra & Co. confident of maintaining their winning momentum. The Ranji champions will rely on their balanced squad and home advantage to begin strongly against Madhya Pradesh.
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