Karnataka’s rising star, R Smaran, has earned his first IPL call-up, joining Sunrisers Hyderabad as a replacement for the injured Adam Zampa. The 21-year-old left-handed batsman, celebrated for his impressive performances across formats last season, aims to learn from experienced players like Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins. Smaran is eager to contribute and absorb knowledge from the team’s seasoned lineup. Post navigation ‘Not a crime to be out of form, but …’: Ex-cricketer on Rohit Sharma ‘He became captain & everything changed’: Bhajji calls Dhoni ‘Baahubali’