Mayank Agarwal was one of the key reasons behind Karnataka winning the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for a record fifth time in the 2024-25 edition. Mayank finished as the edition's second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 651 runs in 10 matches. However, Mayank's glorious run arrived after perseverance under immense pressure internally and externally. The cricketer was motivated to send a message to those who wrote him off.
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