Mangaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced open selection trials for boys (Under-14, Under-16, Under-19) and girls (Under-15 and Under-19) age groups to select district teams for the upcoming Inter-District Tournament. The trials will be conducted across centres in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Kodagu during the first and second week of April 2026.

Players are required to attend the trials at their respective district venues based on their Aadhaar card residential address.

Centres and contact details

The selection trials will be held at three centres:

• Mangaluru: Joel Vaz – 97394 61019


• Udupi: Ren Trevor Dias – 9902537030


• Kodagu: Madhu Somanna – 9880381831

For further assistance, players can also contact the KSCA Mangaluru Zone Office through Melroy D’Souza at 0824-4262233 or 9164750863.

Boys Under-14 trials schedule

Players born between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2014 are eligible.

• Kodagu: April 6, 2026 (Monday), 8:00 am – Maragodu School Ground, Madikeri


• Udupi: April 6, 2026 (Monday), 8:00 am – KMC Endpoint, MAHE Manipal


• Mangaluru: April 7, 2026 (Tuesday), 8:00 am – Nehru Maidan

Boys Under-16 trials schedule

Players born after September 1, 2010 are eligible.

• Kodagu: April 6, 2026 (Monday), 8:00 am – Maragodu School Ground, Madikeri


• Udupi: April 4, 2026 (Saturday), 8:00 am – KMC Endpoint, MAHE Manipal


• Mangaluru: April 5, 2026 (Sunday), 8:00 am – Nehru Maidan

Boys Under-19 trials schedule

Players born after September 1, 2007 are eligible.

• Kodagu: April 6, 2026 (Monday), 8:00 am – Maragodu School Ground, Madikeri


• Udupi: April 2, 2026 (Thursday), 8:00 am – KMC Endpoint, MAHE Manipal


• Mangaluru: April 3, 2026 (Friday), 8:00 am – Nehru Maidan

Girls Under-19 trials schedule

Players born after September 1, 2007 are eligible.

• Kodagu: April 7, 2026 (Tuesday), 8:00 am – Maragodu School Ground, Madikeri


• Udupi: April 8, 2026 (Thursday), 8:00 am – KMC Endpoint, MAHE Manipal


• Mangaluru: April 9, 2026 (Friday), 8:00 am – Nehru Maidan

Girls Under-15 trials schedule

Players born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2015 are eligible.

• Kodagu: April 7, 2026 (Tuesday), 8:00 am – Maragodu School Ground, Madikeri


• Udupi: April 8, 2026 (Thursday), 8:00 am – KMC Endpoint, MAHE Manipal


• Mangaluru: April 9, 2026 (Friday), 8:00 am – Nehru Maidan

Guidelines for participants

Players attending the trials must report to the venue in full cricket attire (whites). They are required to carry original documents for verification, including:

• Digital Date of Birth Certificate


• Aadhaar Card (address proof)


• SSLC Marks Card (mandatory for Under-19 players)

Organisers have clarified that no photocopies will be accepted under any circumstances.

Conclusion

The selection trials offer a valuable opportunity for young cricketers across the Mangaluru zone to showcase their talent and earn a place in district teams. KSCA officials have urged aspiring players to adhere to guidelines and participate actively in the trials.