Vinay Kumar appointed head coach of Karnataka cricket team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach of the Karnataka cricket team for the upcoming season, as confirmed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The 42-year-old former pacer, the most successful captain in the state’s cricket history, has received clearance from the Cricket Administrative Committee, which includes notable figures like Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid. Vinay's past experience includes serving as a talent scout for Mumbai Indians and coaching MI Emirates in the ILT20. His appointment is expected to be ratified on August 13. A two-week training camp is anticipated later this month at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, leading into the red-ball season.
- •Vinay Kumar cleared by Cricket Administrative Committee for head coach role.
- •Appointment set to be ratified by KSCA managing committee on August 13.
- •Karnataka team in transitional phase after 2025-26 Ranji Trophy runners-up finish.
- •Vinay aims to hold a two-week camp before the red-ball season starts.
- •He replaces Yere Goud, who has joined the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Vinay Kumar set to return home as Karnataka head coach
"The 42-year-old, the most successful captain of Karnataka, is learnt to have been cleared by the Cricket Administrative Committee (CAC), which includes Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Joshi, Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad.
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