Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 18 -- City's L. Manvanth Kumar, who had made headlines after being picked up by Delhi Capitals for 2025 season of Indian Premier League (IPL), has been named to represent Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Tournament organised by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Manvanth Kumar, who has already represented the State U-23, U-19 and also played at Syed Mustaq Ali tournament, has been named in the State team for the first time for upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy.

A right-arm-medium fast bowler and a left-hand batter, Manvanth Kumar represents RBNCC team in KSCA Mysuru Zonal League matches.

Manvanth's family resides at J.P. Nagar in Mysuru. S. Lakshmi Kumar, his father, works as driver for Dr. Bhanuprakash Sharma, noted...