# 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.
- Title: Karnataka Squad Shift for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026
- Summary: Karnataka drops Mayank and Shreyas for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, bringing back Manish Pandey after two years.
- Keywords: syed mushtaq ali trophy, karnataka, mayank agarwal, shreyas gopal, manish pandey, amit verma, vijay hazare trophy, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-karnataka-squad-mayank-shreyas-manish-pandey-returns/article71675324.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:57:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: syed mushtaq ali trophy, karnataka, mayank agarwal, shreyas gopal, manish pandey, amit verma, vijay hazare trophy, sports
## 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.
## Key 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.