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Rahul Dravid's younger son, Anvay Dravid, will captain Karnataka's U-19 side in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Meanwhile, discarded India batter Karun Nair returns to the Karnataka Ranji Trophy squad after two seasons, aiming for a comeback into the national team.

Discarded India opener Prithvi Shaw has made a strong comeback statement ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. Shaw smashed a brilliant 186 against his former team Mumbai in a warm-up fixture, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess. This impressive performance on a good batting surface signals his intent to reclaim a spot in national contention.

Karun Nair is set to return to Karnataka's Ranji Trophy squad after a two-season stint with Vidarbha. Mayank Agarwal will continue to captain the side, which also includes new faces. Meanwhile, Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, will lead Karnataka in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.