Bengaluru: Mysuru Warriors, the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) franchise owned by Mysuru-based NR Group, declared its official list of players who will represent the team in this year's Karbonn Smartphones Karnataka Premier League. In the player auction, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here yesterday, 18 players were picked for the Mysuru Warriors team. The KPL sixth edition that is all set to start from Sept. 1, will be seeing six other teams — Bellary Tuskers, Belagavi Panthers, Bijapur Bulls, Namma Shimovagga, Hubli Tigers and Kalyani Blasters — competing in this tournament. The Warriors picked up Karun Nair in the auction who might lead the team as well. Other players to watch in the team will be Shreyas Gopal, Suneel Raju, Shivil Kaushik, Arjun Hoysala, S.P. Manjunath among others. Commenting on the new team, Arjun Ranga, Owner of Mysuru Warriors and Managing Director of Cycle Pure Agarbathies, said, “We are excited about the way our team has shaped up. We have ensured that the team has a balance of fresh and experienced players. The team management has assembled fine set of players and it will be quite amazing to see them perform during the league. We wish all the luck to the teams and hope to see some exceptional cricket this edition.”
