Bengaluru Blasters have replaced Robin Uthappa with Jonathan Rongsen. Mir Kaunian Abbas has taken over the reins from Stuart Binny for the Belagavi Panthers. Abhimanyu Mithun’s lack of domestic commitment means he will now lead the Shivamogga Lions through the season. Amit Verma will now don the role of skipper for Mysuru Warriors in place of J Suchith.

Bijapur Bulls, Hubli Tigers and Ballari Tuskers have adopted a more traditional approach, retaining seasoned pros Bharath Chipli, R Vinay Kumar and CM Gautam for positions at the helm.

Vinay Kumar and Mithun were not present at the unveiling due to other commitments. Several Karnataka State Cricket Association officials and team owners were all in attendance.

Bengaluru Blasters’ Jonathan Rongsen said,

Meanwhile, Hon. KSCA president Mr Sanjay Desai announced that J Abhiram will replace former India Test pacer Dodda Ganesh, who has signed up as the head coach with Goa, in the selection committee for Ranji Trophy.

He also announced that 20 children each from government schools in Hubli, Belgaum, Mysore and Shimogga will be selected to attend KSCA coaching camps. Legendary Indian cricketer BS Chandrasekhar, the brain behind the idea, will monitor the camps.

KSCA AND KPL IN RELIEF MODE

Meanwhile, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and franchise owners showed solidarity in their commitment to helping those in flood-hit areas in Karnataka.

The depression which has caused torrential rainfall in numerous states has increased the death toll in the country to over 70, and a number of those deaths have occurred in the regions of North Karnataka and Kodagu.

While the conditions have improved in the northern districts, conditions in the southern districts have continued to worsen. Close to 2 lakh people have been evacuated and moved to relief camps.

The KSCA, which has been on the forefront of CSR and relief activities for numerous years, has stepped in yet again by supporting KPL teams in their efforts to help out those in need.

Bijapur Bulls owners Mr Kiran Kattimani said,

Inclement weather was the primary reason for the KPL losing out on Hubli as a venue this season. The matches will now be split between Bangalore and Mysore. The tournament kicks off on August 16 in Bangalore before moving to Mysore for the final leg which concludes with the grand finale on September 1

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