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R Samarth set to replace Karun Nair at Vidarbha

Vidarbha are set to rope in Karnataka batter Ravikumar Samarth as a professional for the upcoming domestic season.

The 32-year-old batter, who played for Karnataka before moving to Uttarakhand last season, is likely to replace Karun Nair.

"I have taken the NOC from Uttarakhand and am waiting for the formalities (with Vidarbha)," Samarth told Cricbuzz. Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) sources have confirmed Samarth is on their way to becoming their new recruit. Dhruv Shorey will continue to be their second professional.

Samarth has 6157 runs (at an average of 39.72) in his 95 career first-class games.

Vidarbha have been looking for a replacement for Nair, who has decided to move to his home state this season. Nair represented Vidarbha in the last couple of seasons and guided the team to Ranji champions last year, scoring 863 runs in nine games.