SportsVinay Kumar Begins Karnataka Coaching to End Ranji Trophy Drought
R. Vinay Kumar starts his first term as Karnataka cricket coach with the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra in Mulapadu. Karnataka, eight-time champions, have not won since 2014-15. Vinay, captain during those wins, faces challenges as key players are sidelined by injuries and national call-ups, including captain Devdutt Padikkal, K.L. Rahul, and R. Smaran, affecting team strength.
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