KL Rahul set for Karnataka Ranji opener

Bengaluru, Oct 5 (UNI) India's Test plans are already reshaping the domestic calendar, with KL Rahul set to turn out for Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra in Vijayawada on October 11 as the BCCI looks to ensure its red-ball regulars get match practice ahead of the two-Test series in New Zealand. Rahul's presence gives Karnataka a major boost at the start of their campaign and adds experience to an imposing top order featuring Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair and R Smaran. The move assumes added significance with India's next Test assignment in New Zealand looming, making the Ranji…