Cricket Cricket Goud banks on familiarity factor in coaching Karnataka Both Yere Goud and bowling coach, S. Arvind, have played alongside members of the current Karnataka squad, which helps them establish an easy connection with the players. Ashwin Achal Bengaluru 19 September, 2018 15:46 IST A file photo of Yere Goud at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. - K . Bhagya Prakash Ashwin Achal Bengaluru 19 September, 2018 15:46 IST Newly-appointed Karnataka coach Yere Goud, and bowling coach S. Arvind, bring a unique perspective to their roles. Both have played alongside members of the current Karnataka squad, which helps them establish an easy connection with the players. Goud — who featured in the Karnataka team from 1994-2005, and again from 2006-2008 — said, “I have played with (captain) Vinay Kumar and S. Arvind. C.M. Gautam was my junior during my playing days. It helps me understand them better. If they aren’t performing, then I can try to understand their thought process and help them out.” Read: Karnataka, Mumbai, Punjab among strong contendersGoud’s first assignment is the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day tournament, where Karnataka finds itself in the tough Elite Group ‘A’ alongside teams like Mumbai, Punjab and Baroda. “It’s good to be in a competitive group, because you have to be on your toes from the very first game. And with this new format, there is a chance that five teams could qualify from Group A,” Goud said. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.