Samit Dravid and Rahul Dravid. (Photo Source: Twitter)
The auction held in Bengaluru on July 25 for the third edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 witnessed Rahul Dravid’s son, Samit Dravid, being drafted by last season’s runner-up, the Mysuru Warriors, for INR 50,000. A versatile medium-pacer and middle-order batter, Samit Dravid was a key member of the Karnataka Under-19 team that clinched the 2023-24 Cooch Behar Trophy.
Notably, with 362 runs in 10 innings comprising three fifties and 16 scalps in 15 innings to his name. He also represented KSCA XI in a three-day match against the visiting Lancashire side in Alur. At the Warriors, Samit will be under the stewardship of Karun Nair, who has been retained as captain by the team. The Warriors also acquired all-rounders, Krishnappa Gowtham for INR 7.4 lakh and Jagadeesha Suchith for INR 4.8 lakh, respectively.
Furthermore, as per ESPN Cricinfo, pacer Prasidh Krishna, who recently underwent surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon, was secured for INR 1 lakh. Shifting focus to the significant acquisitions for other teams, wicketkeeper-batter, LR Chethan, who represented the Gulbarga Mystics last season, emerged as the most expensive player at the auction, securing a move to the Bengaluru Blasters for INR 8.2 lakh. The Blasters will be captained by Mayank Agarwal.
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Besides, leg-spinner, Shreyas Gopal, was acquired by the Mangaluru Dragons for INR 7.6 lakh. The Mystics retained Devdutt Padikkal, who was absent from the previous season due to injury, as well as Vijaykumar Vyshak. Additionally, they secured the services of the southpaw who was roped in by the Royal Challengers for INR 20 lakh in 2022, Luvnith Sisodia, for INR 7.2 lakh.
Defending champions, the Hubli Tigers, acquired leg-spinner, KC Cariappa, for INR 4.2 lakh. They will once again be captained by Manish Pandey and have also bolstered their squad with fast bowler, Vidwath Kaverappa.
Notably, the 2024 edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is expected to take place from September 15 to October 1, with all fixtures scheduled to be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.