# Vinay Kumar named Karnataka head coach, says talent is not the issue 2026-08-14T09:07:01+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka’s most successful captain, R Vinay Kumar, has been appointed head coach of the state senior men’s cricket team. The 42-year-old’s appointment was ratified by the KSCA managing committee on Thursday. His former teammate Deepak Chougale will serve as fielding coach. Vinay, who previously coached MI Emirates in the ILT20 and Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy, said talent was never a problem for Karnataka. 'What I feel is missing is attitude,' he told TOI. Karnataka have not replicated the success achieved under Vinay’s captaincy for about a decade. The team finished runners-up to Jammu & Kashmir in the previous Ranji Trophy season. Vinay said bringing everyone together and working towards one goal was his priority. He added that his experience as a talent scout for Mumbai Indians and as a franchise coach had helped him assess the state’s strengths and shortcomings. 'There is nothing as a young age anymore,' he said, pointing to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as proof. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: domestic cricket, Karnataka cricket, KSCA, R Vinay Kumar, Ranji Trophy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vinay-kumar-named-karnataka-head-coach-says-talent-is-not-the-issue/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vinay-kumar-named-karnataka-head-coach-says-talent-is-not-the-issue/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.