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Devdutt Padikkal to miss Karnataka's Ranji opener as he joins India A against Australia A
All‑format captain Devdutt Padikkal will miss Karnataka's opening Ranji Trophy matches while representing India A in a one‑day series against Australia A.
Karnataka's all‑format captain Devdutt Padikkal will be unavailable for the team's opening fixtures in the Ranji Trophy.
Padikkal has been called up to the India A side for a one‑day series against Australia A, which coincides with the start of Karnataka's Ranji campaign.
His absence will be felt by the state side, which had counted on his experience and top‑order batting prowess.
The India A series is part of the BCCI's schedule to give emerging players exposure to international competition.
Karnataka will look to other senior batsmen to fill the void as the team begins its Ranji season.
Padikkal has been called up to the India A side for a one‑day series against Australia A, which coincides with the start of Karnataka's Ranji campaign.
His absence will be felt by the state side, which had counted on his experience and top‑order batting prowess.
The India A series is part of the BCCI's schedule to give emerging players exposure to international competition.
Karnataka will look to other senior batsmen to fill the void as the team begins its Ranji season.