Srinagar, Oct. 2 -- The conduct of the Irani Cup match between Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar is an important moment for the sporting landscape of the Union Territory. The five-day contest brings the reigning Ranji Trophy champions face to face with a strong Rest of India side led by Rishabh Pant, while placing Srinagar once again on the map of major cricketing events. The occasion acquires greater significance because J&K are appearing in the Irani Cup after winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season. Hosting the Irani Cup now provides another opportunity to consolidate that momentum and expose local players, coaches and administrators to a higher level of compet...