Bengal Thinks About Changing Their Lineup Before Their Vital Ranji Trophy Match Against Karnataka

Bengal Looks to Make Changes for the Chinnaswamy Battle with Knockout Hopes on the Line

Bengal’s cricket squad is considering adjustments to improve performance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore before their Ranji Trophy matchup with Karnataka. With just two points after rain-shortened home games against Bihar and Kerala, Bengal’s need for wins to go to the knockout stage has increased. Laxmi Ratan Shukla, the head coach, highlighted the value of a “fresh start” and the team’s resolve to earn crucial points in their remaining games.

The addition of young pacer Rishav Vivek, who may replace Mohammed Kaif due to shoulder soreness, is one alteration being considered. Ishan Porel, who recently took six wickets, will lead Bengal’s bowling unit against Mayank Agarwal’s strong Karnataka batting line. Furthermore, Chinnaswamy’s pace-friendly surface, which is anticipated to provide movement and bounce in the early overs, may be crucial to the outcome of the game.

The absence of important players Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mukesh Kumar, and Abishek Porel—all of whom play for India A in Australia—further affects Bengal’s lineup. Shukla is nevertheless upbeat, believing that the younger players would contribute and assist Bengal maintain their season’s ambitions against a formidable Karnataka team.