Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka squad [Source: AFP]Karnataka confirmed their 15-member squad for their opening fixture of the Ranji Trophy season 2026/27. With the India stars available to play domestic cricket, the eight-time champions will head into the season opener with a full-strength squad.Prasidh Krishna, who recently picked up an injury during the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI in Guwahati, was replaced in the national team. However, the speedster has received the green light to feature in the domestic competition and is set to join the Karnataka group.Karnataka announce Ranji Trophy 2026/27 squadRanji Trophy 2025/26 finalists have a new captain as they look to open the season on a high. Despite the presence of senior pros and former Karnataka captains like Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul and Karun Nair, Smaran Ravichandran will lead the strong roster after racking up 950 runs last season as the leading run-scorer, with four centuries.One notable absence from the team will be the in-form Devdutt Padikkal, who will be with the India A squad during the match against Andhra, commencing on October 11. Padikkal also led Karnataka in their run to the final last season.Prasidh Krishna's inclusion will be a massive boost for both India and KSCA, as he will be looking to have some red-ball overs under his belt ahead of the New Zealand tour. Due to some hamstring issues, he was withdrawn from the Indian team before the third and final ODI vs WI.Also Read: Anshul Kamboj Called Up As Prasidh Krishna's Replacement For IND vs WI 3rd ODI: ReportKarnataka squad Ranji Trophy squad vs AndhraSmaran Ravichandran (c), Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Aneeshwar Gautam, Karun Nair, Aneesh KV, Shreyas Gopal, Krutik Krishna (wk), Shrikhar Shetty, Prasidh Krishna, Abhilash Shetty, Manvanth Kumar, LR Kumar, Ritesh Bhatkal, KL Shrijith (wk).Karnataka begin new season with well-blended squadKarnataka has been one of the well-run state associations in the country, and also has former legends like Venkatesh Prasad (President) and Vinay Kumar (Ranji Trophy-winning captain) in important positions. Using this experience, they have once again managed to find a fine balance within their first squad of the season.While the likes of Vidwath Kaverappa and Vijaykumar Vyshak are missing out from the team, young pacer Manvanth Kumar could be handed his FC debut, alongside LR Kumar. They also have Shreyas Gopal, leading the spin attack after a box-office season, picking up 48 scalps as the best spinner of 2025/26.Mayank Agarwal is also coming off a successful County Championship stint with Durham, scoring 357 runs in 4 matches, averaging 51. He helped Durham win the Division 2 title.Also Read: 5 Lowest T20I Scores vs India
