Chinnaswamy Snubbed: Hubballi to Host Ranji Trophy 2026 Final

• The 2026 Ranji Trophy final will reportedly be held at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, instead of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• The decision was made to avoid risks and expand cricket's reach across Karnataka, fulfilling KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad’s vision.
• Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite conditional clearance after a stampede, is still undergoing security upgrades.
• Jammu and Kashmir reached their first Ranji Trophy final, defeating Bengal by six wickets, chasing 126 runs.
• Karnataka dominated Uttarakhand in the semifinal, with Ravichandran Smaran scoring two centuries, securing their spot in the final.