# Cricket Returns: J&K Hosts Irani Cup

URL: https://technosports.co.in/cricket-returns-jk-hosts-irani-cup/  
Published: 2026-06-12  
Updated: 2026-06-12  
Author: Ankush Mallick

History is written! After a 36-year drought, top-tier cricket returns to Jammu & Kashmir. Fresh off their maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, the champions will host the prestigious Irani Cup from October 1–5, 2026.

This monumental event marks a new era for the region, anchoring a massive 1,788-match domestic season. The valley is finally ready to claim its glory.