A stream of local dignitaries were in attendance for Day 2 of what would be an ordinarily non-descript group stage Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir at the Feroz Shah Kotla grounds here on Sunday.

Newly-elected president of the BCCI Mithun Manhas turned up to his former hunting ground, where he scored hordes of First-Class runs as a middle-order batter for Delhi , for a felicitation ceremony. His long-time teammate Rajat Bhatia was on commentary for the game. National selector and former India pacer RP Singh, too, showed face.

And in front of fellow domestic cricket stalwarts, who happen to be former teammates and friends, J&K’s 40-year-old skipper Paras Dogra stole the show with a measured century that was pivotal to putting his side in control of the game. Dogr

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