Rishabh Pant has spoken about Rest of India’s Irani Cup victory over Jammu and Kashmir, revealing what he felt was the secret behind the triumph.

The Irani Cup is contested between the Ranji Trophy champions and a Rest of India side, and it remains one of the most respected prizes in Indian domestic cricket. Every season, the final brings the country’s best domestic talent onto one stage.

Rest of India’s win over Jammu and Kashmir adds another strong result to a domestic season full of competitive cricket. The victory will be remembered as a team effort built through the tournament.

Pant, India’s wicketkeeper-batter, has become one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket across formats. His views on domestic finals carry weight with players and fans alike.

For the domestic circuit, the result underlines the depth of talent beyond the international setup. The Irani Cup has a long tradition of throwing up future stars, and this year’s final gave selectors plenty to think about.