Vinay Kumar begins coaching journey as Karnataka begin Ranji Trophy campaign Andhra

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Karnataka cricket will start its Ranji Trophy campaign against Andhra with R Vinay Kumar as head coach. R Smaran will captain the team for the first time in the absence of Devdutt Padikkal. The team faces challenges due to injuries affecting several key fast bowlers and the potential unavailability of young batting talents. Experience from players like KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal will be crucial for Karnataka's success.