Rahul Dravid's son set to shine in KPL 2024
Xtra Time Web Desk: In a significant development for the Karnataka Premier League 2024, Samit Dravid, son of former India head coach and captain Rahul Dravid, has been signed by the Mysuru Warriors for Rs 50,000. The announcement came during the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 player auction held on Thursday.
Samit, an 18-year-old all-rounder, has already made a mark as a middle-order batsman and medium-pace seamer. He was part of the Karnataka Under-19 team that clinched the 2023-24 Cooch Behar Trophy and has represented the Karnataka State Cricket Association XI in a three-day match against Lancashire in Alur. At Mysuru Warriors, Samit will be playing under the leadership of Karun Nair, who has been retained as the team captain.
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Karnataka Premier League 2024 Auction Highlights
- *LR Chethan* emerged as the most expensive player, moving from Gulbarga Mystics to Bengaluru Blasters for Rs 8.2 lakh. The Blasters will be led by Mayank Agarwal, who was retained alongside Suraj Ahuja, Shubhang Hedge, and Mohsin Khan.
- *Shreyas Gopal* was acquired by Mangaluru Dragons for Rs 7.6 lakh.
- *Devdutt Padikkal* was retained by the Mystics after missing the last season due to injury. The Mystics also secured Vijaykumar Vyshakh and Luvnith Sisodia for Rs 7.2 lakh.
- *Hubli Tigers*, the defending champions, signed KC Cariappa for Rs 4.2 lakh. The team will be led by Manish Pandey and includes fast bowler Viswath Kaverappa.
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The 2024 Maharaja Trophy season is expected to take place from September 15 to October 1 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengalur
