Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Umran Malik omitted from J&K Ranji camp
Umran Malik, a fast bowler who has played for India, and Qamran Iqbal, an opener, were not included in the Jammu and Kashmir team for a practice camp before the Ranji Trophy.
This camp is happening in Pondicherry.
The team will play their first match against Pondicherry from January 22 to 25.
They are currently in second place in their group.
The team will travel together from Chennai to Pondicherry for the camp.
Other players like Dikshant Kundal and Kawalpreet Singh are included in the squad.
The head coach, Ajay Sharma, will join the team on January 17.
Umran Malik and Qamran Iqbal omitted from Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy preparatory camp squad
Camp to be held in Pondicherry, starting January 16, 2026
First match of the Ranji Trophy phase two against Pondicherry from January 22-25
Team currently in second place in Elite Group D with 20 points
Dikshant Kundal, Kawalpreet Singh, Umar Nazir, and Shubham Pundir included in the squad
- Who
- Umran Malik and Qamran Iqbal omitted from Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy preparatory camp squad
- What
- Omission of key players from the squad for the preparatory camp
- When
- Camp starts on January 16, 2026, with matches beginning January 22
- Where
- Pondicherry, India
- Why
- Team preparation and acclimatization for the Ranji Trophy phase two
- Player Omitted
- Umran Malik
- Camp Location
- Pondicherry
- Camp Start Date
- January 16, 2026
- First Match
- January 22-25 against Pondicherry
- Second Match
- January 29-February 1 against Himachal Pradesh
- Knockout Matches
- February 6-28
- Current Standing
- 2nd in Elite Group D with 20 points
- Head Coach
- Ajay Sharma