Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Karun Nair set to return against Railways

India international and Karnataka batsman Karun Nair, who had missed the previous game due to his wedding, will resume captaincy duties.

Published : Jan 22, 2020 20:21 IST , Bengaluru

Karnataka batsman Karun Nair at a training session.

Karnataka batsman Karun Nair at a training session.

Karun Nair is set to return to the Karnataka side for its Ranji Trophy Group B clash against Railways, to be played in Delhi from January 27 to 30. Nair, who had missed the previous game due to his wedding, will resume captaincy duties.

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Off-spinner K. Gowtham, who last played for Karnataka in the season-opener against Tamil Nadu, is seemingly on the verge of a comeback from injury. Gowtham had suffered a toe fracture after being struck by the ball; after spending six weeks on the sidelines, he is now close to a return. However, his availability will only be confirmed after scans on Thursday.

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In case Gowtham does not make the cut, he will be replaced in the squad by left-arm spinner J. Suchith. Meanwhile, batsman D. Nischal has been left out while Mayank Agarwal, Manish Pandey and K.L. Rahul continue to be away on national duty.