For the first three matches of the 2026-27 SMAT campaign, Karnataka has named Smaran Ravichandran as their skipper in the presence of senior cricketers like Manish Pandey, Karun Nair, and Luvnith Sisodia. But there is no Devdutt Padikkal.
While Smaran Ravichandran has been appointed as the captain, Vinay Kumar will guide the team as the head coach, with Deepak Chougule as the assistant coach.
Why is Devdutt Padikkal not in the squad?
Devdutt Padikkal is probably the biggest name missing from the squad. The versatile batter is currently in New Zealand for the upcoming Test series. Padikkal is currently preparing for the two-match Test series, which is scheduled to start on November 19 and will officially come to an end on December 1.
Karnataka Squad for the first three matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27:
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In this year's squad too, dependable bowlers like Kaverappa and Vyshak will be on the ground to support the team from the beginning. In the absence of Devdutt Padikkal, the rest of the batters will have to carry extra responsibilities. With this team, Karnataka could travel a long way in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 season.
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