Vidyadhar patil: Cricket News & Match Updates

Abhinav Manohar and Manish Pandey followed closely behind, attracting bids of Rs 12.20 lakh each from the Hubli Tigers and Mysuru Warriors respectively. Among the bowlers, Shivamogga Lions went big for pacer Vidwath Kaverappa at Rs 10.80 lakh while Bengaluru Blasters shelled out Rs 8.30 lakh for strike bowler Vidyadhar Patil, underlining the premium on wicket-takers this season.

Mysuru Warriors placed a strong emphasis on all-rounders with the addition of K Gowtham for Rs 4.40 lakh, while Yashovardhan Parantap, was roped in for Rs 2.00 lakh. The Warriors further bolstered their bowling with the signing of last season’s joint leading wicket-taker Kumar LR (Rs 1.50 lakh), left-arm spinner Shikhar Shetty for a hefty Rs 4.70 lakh, pacer Venkatesh M (Rs 2.00 lakh), and Gowtham Mishra (Rs 2.25 lakh) as well. They further reinforced the top order with promising wicketkeeper-batter Harshil Dharmani (Rs 3.20 lakh).   Read More...