Karnataka squad for Ranji Trophy — Rahul, Prasidh included for first match against Andhra; Padikkal misses out
KL Rahul is among the 15 players chosen for Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener against Andhra. | Photo Credit: PTI
KL Rahul is among the 15 players chosen for Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener against Andhra. | Photo Credit: PTI
KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna are among 15 players chosen to represent Karnataka in its Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season opener against Andhra beginning in Vijayawada on October 11.
Devdutt Padikkal is a major name missing from the side, as he will be part of the India A ODI squad that will face Australia A in three matches on October 6, 9 and 11.
This will be Karnataka’s first outing under former India pacer Vinay Kumar, who was appointed as head coach in August.
FULL SQUAD
Mayank Agarawal, Rahul KL, Aneeshwar Gautam, Karun Nair, Smaran R, Aneesh KV, Shreyas Gopal, Kruthik Krishna, Shikhar Shetty, Prasidh M Krishna, Abhilash Shetty, Manvanth Kumar L, Kumar LR, Ritesh Bhatkal, Shrijith KL
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