The Bangalore Maharaja’s Trophy KSCA T20 auction witnessed some exciting bidding wars, with Abhinav Manohar emerging as the highest-paid player in the auction. Abhinav, who is a part of the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, was bought by Shivamogga Lions for a whopping Rs 15 lakh.
Mayank Agarwal, who is a regular in the Indian cricket team, was picked up by Bengaluru Blasters for Rs 14 lakhs. Devdutt Padikkal, who has been in fine form for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, was bought by Gulbarga Mystics for Rs 13.2 lakhs.
The auction saw a total of 700 players from Karnataka entering the fray, with six teams participating in the tournament. The bidding wars were intense, with teams vying for the best players to strengthen their squads.
The Bangalore Maharaja’s Trophy KSCA T20 tournament is a great platform for young and talented cricketers from Karnataka to showcase their skills and make a name for themselves. The tournament has been gaining popularity in recent years, with the quality of cricket on display improving with each edition.
The presence of established players like Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Abhinav Manohar in the tournament is a big boost for the league, as it adds to the overall quality of the competition. The tournament also provides an opportunity for these players to hone their skills and stay match-fit ahead of the upcoming cricket season.