Archive · 1 Oct 2026
KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna Named for Karnataka Ranji Opener
Karnataka has selected KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna for its first Ranji Trophy match.
The team will play Andhra in Vijayawada on October 11.
Rahul is expected to play because he wants match practice before India’s Test tour of New Zealand.
Prasidh was also selected, but he may not play because of a hamstring injury.
Ravichandran Smaran will be Karnataka’s captain.
R Vinay Kumar will lead a new coaching staff.
Karnataka finished as runners-up last season.
The team also announced new partnerships and showed its jersey for the 2026-27 season.
KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna were included in Karnataka’s squad to face Andhra on October 11.
The Ranji Trophy opener will be played in Vijayawada.
Rahul is expected to use the match to prepare for India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand.
Prasidh’s participation remains uncertain after he suffered a hamstring injury during the West Indies ODI series.
Ravichandran Smaran will captain Karnataka under new coach R Vinay Kumar.
- Who
- Karnataka, KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Smaran and R Vinay Kumar are central to the announcement.
- What
- Rahul and Prasidh were named in Karnataka’s squad for its Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra.
- When
- The match is scheduled for October 11.
- Where
- The match will be played in Vijayawada.
- Why
- Rahul’s appearance is intended to help him prepare for India’s Test tour of New Zealand, while Prasidh’s selection comes despite his hamstring injury.
- Competition
- Ranji Trophy
- Match
- Karnataka vs Andhra
- Venue
- Vijayawada
- Date
- October 11
- Karnataka captain
- Ravichandran Smaran
- Head coach
- R Vinay Kumar
- Squad size
- 15 players
- Recent result
- Karnataka were runners-up in the previous season