Ranji Trophy: Karnataka favourites against Vidarbha

Kolkata, Dec 16 (CRICKETNMORE) - Eight-time champions Karnataka will be hot favourites against Vidarbha who are still not sure of the services of India speedster Umesh Yadav when the two sides clash in the semifinal of the Ranji Trophy at

The Eden wicket is likely to be similar to the first Test between India and Sri Lanka with a greenish tinge on it.

Vidarbha on the other hand, are playing in the semi-finals for the first time. But they are not sure of Umesh's availability on this momentous occasion as the fast bowler is reportedly still in doubt.

Umesh is currently going through physiotherapy sessions at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru ahead of India's tour of South Africa.

The decision to let him play the Ranji Trophy semis will be taken by the Indian team management, according to sources. Vidarbha team officials though, are confident that Umesh will play.

Umesh played two Ranji Trophy matches against Chhattisgarh and Services and claimed nine wickets.