Paras Dogra Joins Elite 10,000-Run Club in Ranji Trophy

Paras Dogra has become only the second cricketer in Ranji Trophy history to score 10,000 runs. He reached the milestone in his 147th match during Jammu and Kashmir’s semi-final against Bengal in Kalyani. At 41, he now stands alongside Wasim Jaffer in a club that took 92 years to form. That says everything about the size of this achievement.

A Moment That Defined His Career

The landmark came quietly. Dogra walked in at number four after early wickets fell. Mohammed Shami had already struck twice with the new ball. Pressure was there. But Dogra looked calm, like he always does.

He nudged a single to reach the five-figure mark. No wild celebration. Just applause. Teammates clapped. The crowd stood up. It felt respectful, almost emotional.

Only Wasim Jaffer has scored more runs in Ranji Trophy history, finishing with 12,038. Dogra now sits second with 10,000 and counting. Legends are not made in one season. They are built slowly, year after year.

Numbers That Tell A Big Story

Dogra’s record speaks loudly. He has scored 33 Ranji centuries, the most among active players and second only to Jaffer’s 40 overall. He also shares the record for most double centuries in the tournament with nine, matching Cheteshwar Pujara.

Across domestic formats, his run tally crosses 15,000. There are 40 centuries in total. These are not short bursts of form. This is consistency over decades.

Reaching 10,000 runs in 147 matches shows durability. Form comes and goes. Fitness becomes harder with age. Yet Dogra kept scoring.

From Himachal to History

His journey began with Himachal Pradesh in 2001. He played 95 Ranji matches for them and scored over 6,400 runs. There were 19 centuries and 24 fifties in that phase alone. He was dependable. Always around when runs were needed.

In 2018, he moved to Puducherry. That chapter added fresh energy. He became their first Ranji centurion. Across five seasons there, he scored 11 hundreds. New team, new conditions, same hunger.

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, he took charge of Jammu and Kashmir. Leadership came naturally. Under him, J&K reached their maiden Ranji semi-final. That itself is historic.

Still Scoring at 41

Many players slow down in their late thirties. Dogra seems to have ignored that idea. This season he is close to 500 runs already. He stands as Jammu and Kashmir’s second-leading scorer.

There is no rush in his batting. No drama. He builds innings slowly, almost stubbornly. Bowlers try different plans. He adjusts. That patience is rare today.

His appetite for long innings has not faded. Nine double centuries show that once he settles, he goes big. Really big.

The International What-If

Despite such heavy numbers, international chances were limited. He featured only once for India A and played four First-Class matches for North Zone. That is all.

It feels surprising. Maybe timing was not on his side. Indian cricket has always been competitive. Still, in domestic cricket, his name now stands permanently among the greatest.

Sometimes, a career does not need an international cap to feel complete. In the Ranji arena, Dogra’s legacy is secure.

Why This Record Matters

The Ranji Trophy is India’s oldest domestic competition. It has seen generations of cricketers. To be only the second player to cross 10,000 runs in 92 years is not ordinary.

Records like this are built on discipline. Early mornings. Long train journeys. Quiet practice sessions. Years of showing up.

Paras Dogra’s story is about staying relevant. About not giving up when spotlight shifts elsewhere. About loving the game enough to keep playing at 41.

He now stands beside Wasim Jaffer in history books. And the number is still rising.