In the 92-year history of the Ranji Trophy, only one name stood at the summit of the 10,000-run mountain: the legendary Wasim Jaffer. On Monday, February 16, 2026, that lonely peak finally got a second resident.

Paras Dogra, the 41-year-old veteran and current Jammu & Kashmir captain, etched his name into the annals of Indian cricket history by crossing the 10,000-run mark during the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Bengal.

The Moment of History

Walking into the crease at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani, Dogra faced a high-pressure situation. Magicwin His team, J&K, was reeling at 13/2 against a formidable Bengal attack featuring India speedster Mohammed Shami. Needing just 11 runs to reach the milestone, Dogra showed the same grit that has defined his 25-year career.

With his 11th run of the innings, he became only the second man since the tournament's inception in 1934 to reach five figures in career runs. He eventually scored a vital 58, steering his side toward respectability in their first-ever semi-final appearance.

A Career of Quiet Brilliance

While Dogra never donned the blue jersey for the Indian national senior team, his domestic record is nothing short of staggering. His journey is a testament to the "khadoos" spirit of Indian domestic cricket:

• The Three Pillars: Dogra has been a pillar for three different teams. He spent the bulk of his career with Himachal Pradesh (6,418 runs), moved to Puducherry in 2018 where he became their first-ever centurion, and finally joined Jammu & Kashmir as a professional/captain for the 2024-25 season.

• The King of "Daddy Hundreds": Dogra is tied with Cheteshwar Pujara for the most double centuries in Ranji Trophy history (9).

• Active Run-Machine: He currently holds the record for the most centuries among active players (34), trailing only Wasim Jaffer (40) on the all-time list.

The All-Time Leaderboard

Dogra’s entry into this club highlights just how difficult this feat is. Even domestic giants like Amol Muzumdar and Mithun Manhas finished their careers short of the 10k mark.

Why This Matters

Paras Dogra represents the backbone of Indian cricket. In an era dominated by T20 leagues and instant stardom, Dogra has spent over two decades grinding out runs in the morning sessions of four-day games, often on challenging surfaces and away from the limelight.

By leading Jammu & Kashmir to their maiden semi-final and reaching this personal milestone in the process, he has proven that age is just a number and consistency is the ultimate currency.

Congratulations, Captain Dogra! A true legend of the Indian domestic circuit.