A rained-out fixture against Kerala earlier in the Ranji Trophy campaign cost Karnataka crucial points. Bad luck notwithstanding, there were a few on-field concerns which robbed Karnataka of a spot in the knockout rounds. The spin department wears a fairly depleted look. After trying several young tweakers in the previous season, Karnataka went back to … Read more
Investing in the future often entails a long wait, but the gestation period wasn’t too long for Karnataka as the faith reposed in its band of youngsters paid quick dividends. The likes of R. Smaran, K.V. Aneesh, K.L. Shrijith and Abhilash Shetty rallied around their veteran skipper Mayank Agarwal to help Karnataka lift a … Read more
The evolution of limited-overs cricket has led to the functional specialisation of batting roles rather than situational responsibilities. For Abhinav Manohar and his ilk, the evaluation of batting has become more about strike rates rather than the volume of runs scored. Since his domestic debut in 2021, Manohar has carved a name as a lower-order … Read more
Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal was ecstatic after his side managed to eke out a one-wicket win against Punjab to remain undefeated in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The opener was the protagonist of the chase, remaining not out on 139 off 127 balls, stitching an unbeaten 51-run stand with V. Koushik for the last wicket … Read more