Overview
- The Karnataka State Cricket Association confirmed on Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 that R Vinay Kumar will take charge as head coach for the 2026–27 domestic season, replacing Yere Goud.
- Deepak Chougule has been appointed fielding coach to join Vinay’s core support staff for the senior men’s team.
- Vinay arrives with deep domestic credentials, having taken 442 Ranji Trophy wickets and 504 first-class scalps, and with recent coaching and scouting roles for Hubli Tigers, Mumbai Indians and MI Emirates.
- The change comes ahead of the domestic calendar and is presented as a move to sharpen Karnataka’s preparation for the forthcoming Duleep Trophy and the next Ranji campaign.
- Karnataka, who were Ranji Trophy runners-up last season, will look to the new coaching setup to build on that finish and to leverage Vinay’s franchise and talent-scouting links when selecting and developing the squad.