BENGALURU: Not for the first time since their win in 2014-15, Karnataka came agonisingly close to adding another Ranji Trophy title to their kitty, faltering in the semifinal — again — to old nemesis Saurashtra.
The team has proved too good in the initial rounds, and yet does not appear to belong to the big league. They have virtually thrown games away and have lacked intent at the business end of the season. Sparks of individual brilliance have lit up matches but, as a team, they haven't been hungry enough for success.
