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Karnataka Squad Shift for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026
Karnataka drops Mayank and Shreyas for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, bringing back Manish Pandey after two years.
In brief
Karnataka drops Mayank and Shreyas for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, bringing back Manish Pandey after two years. Karnataka’s senior cricket team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 includes Manish Pandey after two years, excluding Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Gopal to prioritize younger players. Originally reported by…
Karnataka Squad Update
Karnataka chief selector Amit Verma rested Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Gopal for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026.
Manish Pandey Returns
Veteran batter Manish Pandey returns to Karnataka’s senior side after two years for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Mayank and Shreyas Excluded
Senior players Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Gopal were left out of Karnataka’s T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.
Performance History
Mayank scored 135 runs in seven outings during the previous Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy edition, while Shreyas managed 25 runs and five wickets.
Selection Rationale
State chief selector Amit Verma said Mayank and Shreyas were rested to accommodate younger players like Aneeshwar Gautam and Rohan Patil.
Future Options
Mayank and Shreyas will be included in Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 50-over squad, with potential Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy inclusion if injured.
The takeaway
Karnataka’s senior cricket team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 includes Manish Pandey after two years, excluding Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Gopal to prioritize younger players.
