Rahul Dravid Son to Lead Karnataka Ahead of Ranji Trophy

The majority of a cricketer's journey to fulfilling their dreams begins at the Vinoo Mankad Tournament in honour of the great Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad. The Vinoo Mankad Tournament showcases U-19 players from all around the country as they represent their respective state associations. This tournament isn't just a junior tournament; it is the first time selectors see some players who may be in the mix to represent India at some stage in their careers.

It is well known that many of the same players who idolized and were once actively participating in the Vinoo Mankad Tournament, like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, and many more. They have participated in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy before becoming the best cricketer in the world. Moreover, Rahul Dravid son, Anvay Dravid, is also following in his footsteps, as he will be the captain of Karnataka in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2025.

Rahul Dravid son, Anvay Dravid, to Lead Karnataka’s Under-19 Side

The young man who is the talk of the town these days is Anvay Dravid, the younger son of cricketer Rahul Dravid. Anvay, at the age of 16, is already tasked with the big job of being Karnataka’s captain for the under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy tournament from October 9 to 17 in Dehradun. Anvay hasn’t gained much attention in his first two years on the junior circuit in the state, but has been quietly making a name for himself.

The wicketkeeper-batter is known for his temperament at the batting crease and his ability to stay calm when the match is on the line, just like his father. But now, he has had success at the junior level and, hence, has been appointed captain, which suggests that the selectors had some faith in his abilities. Moreover, the Dravid name carries its own weight.

However, those who have seen Anvay play have mentioned that he is not trying to live off his father’s name; he is trying to establish his own brand of cricket. Coaches have commented on how humble, hardworking, and diligent Anvay is and how he prefers to let his cricket do the talking.

Karnataka squad for Vinoo Mankad Trophy

Anvay Dravid (captain, wk), Nitish Arya, Adarsh D Urs, S Manikanth (vice-captain), Praneeth Shetty, Vasav Venkatesh, Akshath Prabhakar, C Vaibhav, Kuldeep Singh Purohit, Rathan BR, Vaibhav Sharma, KA Tejas, Atharv Malviya, Sunny Kanchi, Rehan Mohammed.

Mayank Agarwal to Lead Karnataka in Ranji Trophy

India's premier cricketer, Mayank Agarwal, has been appointed captain of the Karnataka Ranji Trophy team for the upcoming domestic season. He has been one of the best opener in the world and a prominent contributor, bringing exceptional cricketing knowledge. Agarwal's athletic experience has enabled him to be an important member of Karnataka over the years, and his leadership experience and strength have been key factors in the team's competitiveness.
This season, a combination of young and experienced players will allow Mayank to play stellar cricket in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. In addition, the return of Karun Nair adds further batting power to the side in the middle, which will allow Karnataka to progress and add depth throughout the middle/top order. Hence, Karnataka should expect Agarwal to be thoughtful in designing a prepared and disciplined campaign to tackle another challenge in the Ranji Trophy.