Karnataka hasn’t won the Ranji Trophy in nearly a decade. But the twin red-ball titles won by the State’s colts this year are proof enough that the foundation is intact and benefits could soon be reaped at the senior level.
In January, Karnataka secured its maiden Cooch Behar (U-19) Trophy, and on Wednesday, clinched the Col. CK Nayudu (U-23) Trophy, also for the first time.
“It is personally very satisfying,” said coach Yere Goud. “The moment the team was given to me, I knew that they had the potential to win.
