JAMMU, OCT 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced a 15-member Senior Men’s squad for its upcoming Ranji Trophy encounter against Baroda, scheduled to be played in Vadodara from October 26 to 29, 2026. The squad has been approved by the competent authority following recommendations from the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, according to an official communication issued by the association on Wednesday.
Experienced batter Paras Dogra will lead the Jammu and Kashmir side as captain, while Rydham Sharma has been named the designated wicketkeeper. The squad comprises Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Singh Pundir, Yawer Hassan, Paras Dogra (Captain), Abdul Samad, Kawalpreet Singh, Rydham Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Sahil Lotra, Abid Mushtaq, Vanshaj Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Umar Nazir, Rohit Sharma and Waseem Bashir.
The selected squad brings together a combination of batting options, all-rounders, wicketkeeping resources and bowling strength as Jammu and Kashmir prepare for the four-day domestic fixture. The team will look to deliver a balanced performance against Baroda, with consistency in batting, discipline in bowling and effective execution during crucial phases expected to play a decisive role.
The encounter in Vadodara will provide Jammu and Kashmir with another opportunity to demonstrate their competitiveness in the prestigious domestic tournament. The players will aim to make the most of the contest and contribute towards the team’s overall campaign through coordinated performances across all departments.
The official squad announcement was signed by Vivek Khajuria, Honorary Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. The match between Jammu and Kashmir and Baroda is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 29 in Vadodara.
