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Vinay Kumar on a mission to restore Karnataka’s golden era

Former captain R. Vinay Kumar begins his tenure as head coach for Karnataka this Sunday, aiming to lead the team back to its championship-winning form.

The squad faces a difficult start to the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Andhra, as they must navigate the absence of several key players due to injuries and national team commitments.

With Devdutt Padikkal, K.L. Rahul, and R.

Smaran unavailable for the upcoming matches, Vinay Kumar intends to lean on the experience of veterans like Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, and Shreyas Gopal to mentor the younger roster. The coach brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as a talent scout and worked in international T20 leagues.

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