Karnataka has finalized its 15-member squad for the much-awaited ranji trophy 2025 Season, with experienced batsman Mayank Agarwal Appointed captain for another term. The squad features notable comebacks. Karun Nairwho rejoined his home team after a successful stint VidarbhaFurther boosting the team’s ambitions in the new season. With the campaign set to begin on October 15 as Karnataka face Saurashtra in their opening match in Rajkot, cricket fans are keeping a close eye on the early signs of the championship’s intent.
Team selection is in the news with Karun Nair’s return to Karnataka Ranji Trophy team
One of the highlights of Karnataka’s team announcement is Nair’s return to the state team. Nair, who led Vidarbha and performed brilliantly last season – scoring 863 runs at an impressive average of 53.93 – returned at a time when he was not selected for the Test series against India. west indiesHis innings were crucial for Vidarbha, showing top-level consistency and earning him a national call-up, but his omission from the India team opens the window for a fresh Ranji campaign with Karnataka.
Nair’s last appearance for Karnataka was in the 2022 season. His return adds considerable depth to Karnataka’s batting line-up for the upcoming matches. The squad will also see familiar names like r recallHighest run-scorer for Karnataka last season with 516 runs in 10 innings. absence of veteran Manish PandeyThose who were not included in this year’s announcement mark a significant change; The doors to Pandey’s first-class career seem to be closing, signaling a new era for the team.
Other key players included KL Srijit And Kritik Krishna As a wicketkeeping option, while the bowling unit consists of top performers Vishak Vijaykumar, Vidavatha KavarappaAnd Abhilash Shetty, V. KaushikThe bowler, who was the leading wicket-taker for Karnataka last season with 23 wickets at an average of 18.73, will be a central figure in leading the attack.
The team aims to make a strong start after a mixed performance last season
Keeping in mind the last season, there were challenges in Karnataka’s journey in Ranji Trophy 2024-25. The team managed only 2 wins out of 7 matches, with the remaining five matches being drawn and ultimately finished fourth in Elite Group C. The management has responded decisively to the new campaign with a mix of experienced and young talent.
With the Ranji Trophy starting soon, the new Karnataka team is determined to improve on last season’s results and make a strong impact. Nair’s reintroduction, coupled with Agarwal’s leadership, provides optimism to fans and followers as Karnataka look to return to their winning ways in India’s prestigious first-class competition.
Karnataka squad for Ranji Trophy 2025:
Mayank Agarwal (captain), Karun Nair, R Smaran, KL Srijit (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Gopal, Vishak VijaykumarVidwath Kawerappa, Abhilash Shetty, M Venkatesh, Nikin Jose, Abhinav Manohar, Kruthik Krishna (wk), KV Aneesh, Mohsin Khan and Shikhar Shetty.
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