India, Oct. 13 -- Kruthik Krishna from Mandya set to make Ranji Trophy debut

He has long been recognised as a talented cricketer within the State's cricketing circles. Kruthik Krishna, hailing from a humble background in Mandya and having represented India U-19 in 2019, had been knocking on the doors of selectors for a spot in the Karnataka Ranji Team - a dream he recently realised.

The promising wicket-keeper and batsman, Kruthik, who represents Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Mysuru Zone, has been selected for State Ranji Team, which begins its campaign on Oct. 15 against Saurashtra at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Kruthik, who was 'out of form' over the past couple of years, made a strong come...