Karnataka left-arm spinner Rohit Kumar termed his First Class debut in opposition to Punjab in entrance of his family and friends a particular second.
“It’s a proud moment to have received my first Ranji cap here at my home ground,” mentioned Rohit, who began his cricket from Ranebennur (112km from Hubballi) however has all alongside skilled here.
“I knew the conditions well and I played this match with the mindset to win it for my team,” the 23-year-old added.
Meanwhile, Karnataka is ready to welcome Prasidh Krishna again into the Ranji squad forward of the following sport in opposition to Gujarat in Ahmedabad beginning Jan. 12.
Prasidh’s return after India’s two-Test collection versus South Africa will come as a shot within the arm for Karnataka which is able to miss the providers of fellow pacer Vidwath Kaverappa, who has been named within the India-A outfit that may face the visiting England Lions.
The workforce administration can also be assured that Devdutt Padikkal, who didn’t take the sphere on day 4 of the Ranji opener in opposition to Punjab due to a abdomen bug, can be match for the Gujarat match.
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