Former Ranji star Bavanakka Sandeep, coaching Hyderabad under-19 for the first time, guided the team to the knock-out stage of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. He praised captain Aaron George, all-rounder Wafi Kachchhi, and wicketkeeper-batter Alankrit Rapole for stellar performances.

Hyderabad: He played the game the simple and hard way, without any air of flamboyance to be one of the most successful batters for Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy in the recent past. And, so when Bavanakka Sandeep, mentored as coach of the Hyderabad under-19 team to the knock-out phase of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy cricket championship to be held later this month, it could well be a gentle reminder that he means business even as he looks at the opportunity to give back to the game in an honest way.

And, Sandeep is pretty s

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