<p>Robin Uthappa, who ended his long association with Karnataka cricket this June, has chosen to play for Saurashtra for the upcoming domestic season.<br /><br />“Robin Uthappa has completed all necessary formalities to BCCI, Saurashtra Cricket Association and Karnataka State Cricket Association,” said a statement from SCA.<br /><br />“Saurashtra Cricket Association welcomes Robin Uthappa. SCA feels confident that Robin will add up strength to strong Ranji Team of Saurashtra with his vast experience and commendable performance.”<br /><br />Uthappa, who made his debut for Karnataka as a precocious 17-year-old in 2002 and went on to become one of the batting mainstays, had applied for a No-Objection Certificate from the KSCA a few months back.<br /><br />Since then he had been strongly linked to Kerala with Kerala Cricket Association secretary Jayesh George stating they were close to signing the hard-hitting batsman. Things, however, took a new turn last week when news emerged that Saurashtra were seeking the services of Uthappa in a bid to bolster their squad. </p>.<p><br />Although Uthappa played a key role in Karnataka’s fantastic rise since the turn of the decade that saw them reach unprecedented heights, his form and fortunes took a dip last season. He even lost his place in the side although the management claimed they had rested him.</p>.<p><br />Overall, he represented Karnataka in 101 first-class matches, scoring 6865 runs at 41.85, including 18 centuries and 33 half-centuries.<br /><br />Uthappa was not available for his thoughts on moving to Saurashtra.</p>
<p>Robin Uthappa, who ended his long association with Karnataka cricket this June, has chosen to play for Saurashtra for the upcoming domestic season.<br /><br />“Robin Uthappa has completed all necessary formalities to BCCI, Saurashtra Cricket Association and Karnataka State Cricket Association,” said a statement from SCA.<br /><br />“Saurashtra Cricket Association welcomes Robin Uthappa. SCA feels confident that Robin will add up strength to strong Ranji Team of Saurashtra with his vast experience and commendable performance.”<br /><br />Uthappa, who made his debut for Karnataka as a precocious 17-year-old in 2002 and went on to become one of the batting mainstays, had applied for a No-Objection Certificate from the KSCA a few months back.<br /><br />Since then he had been strongly linked to Kerala with Kerala Cricket Association secretary Jayesh George stating they were close to signing the hard-hitting batsman. Things, however, took a new turn last week when news emerged that Saurashtra were seeking the services of Uthappa in a bid to bolster their squad. </p>.<p><br />Although Uthappa played a key role in Karnataka’s fantastic rise since the turn of the decade that saw them reach unprecedented heights, his form and fortunes took a dip last season. He even lost his place in the side although the management claimed they had rested him.</p>.<p><br />Overall, he represented Karnataka in 101 first-class matches, scoring 6865 runs at 41.85, including 18 centuries and 33 half-centuries.<br /><br />Uthappa was not available for his thoughts on moving to Saurashtra.</p>
