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Qamran Iqbal arrives early for Duleep Trophy challenge with North Zone

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:04 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Qamran Iqbal arrives early for Duleep Trophy challenge with North Zone

Summary

Qamran Iqbal has arrived at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru ahead of the Duleep Trophy, which commences this Sunday. The 24-year-old, a member of Jammu & Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning team, is preparing for his match against West Zone. Last February, Iqbal made headlines after a last-minute call-up helped him contribute an unbeaten 160, clinching a historic title for Jammu & Kashmir. He aims to build on that success and achieve further milestones in his career.

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•Iqbal arrived four days early at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
•North Zone will face West Zone in the Duleep Trophy opener on Sunday.
•Iqbal was instrumental in Jammu & Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy win earlier this year.
•He scored an unbeaten 160 in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.
•Six members of Jammu & Kashmir's Ranji team are part of the North Zone squad.

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1:04 PMYahoo Sports — No last-minute call and 2800 km dash this time: Qamran Iqbal arrives early, ready for Duleep Trophy challenge

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Called up less than 24 hours before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal travelled nearly 2,800 km from Srinagar to Hubballi before scoring an unbeaten 160 that helped Jammu and Kashmir win their maiden title. The 24-year-old reflects on the whirlwind journey, J&K's rise and his ambition to shine in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone will take on West Zone at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) from Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:04 PM
No last-minute call and 2800 km dash this time: Qamran Iqbal arrives early, ready for Duleep Trophy challenge
Called up less than 24 hours before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal travelled nearly 2,800 km from Srinagar to Hubballi before scoring an unbeaten 160 that helped Jammu and Kashmir win their maiden title. The 24-year-old reflects on the whirlwind journey, J&K's rise and his ambition to shine in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone will take on West Zone at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) from Sunday.

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