Karnataka opener LR Chethan joins Railways to seek more opportunities
The 26-year-old cricketer aims to play all three formats of the game after limited appearances for his home state.
Karnataka opener LR Chethan has moved from his home state to join the domestic side Railways, according to the Deccan Herald.
Chethan, 26, stated that he made the move in the hope of playing all three formats of the game and because he felt there were better opportunities in Railways.
The player noted that representing Karnataka was a dream, but he faced limited opportunities and mentioned there was no red-ball chance for him in the state side.
Chethan, who has scored 1,263 runs in 37 matches, said there were no conversations with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) selectors regarding his chances for the upcoming season.
He added that he heard his chances were only 50-50 and did not want to waste another year after missing out on the Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year.
Since his Karnataka debut in 2022, Chethan has played eight T20 matches with an average of 18.28, while his last state appearance was during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2024.