Bengaluru, Jan. 26 -- India's star batter KL Rahul has been named in Karnataka's squad for their upcoming 2025/26 Ranji Trophy match against Punjab in Mohali, starting January 29.

Rahul's inclusion will be a significant boost for Karnataka, while the team will be led by Devdutt Padikkal. Speedster Prasidh Krishna is also included in the squad, further bolstering their pace attack.

In a major blow to Karnataka's middle-order experience veteran batter Karun Nair will miss the match due to injury. Rahul's last red-ball match was against South Africa in November last year.

Karnataka will now eye a much-needed win after a massive defeat to Madhya Pradesh by 217 runs. Karnataka started their Ranji Trophy campaign with draws against Saurashtr...