The cricketing fraternity in Karnataka was abuzz as the much-anticipated Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction drew to a thrilling close. This annual tournament, a cornerstone of Karnataka’s domestic cricket calendar, serves as a crucial platform for both seasoned professionals and emerging talents to showcase their skills. This year, the auction lived up to its hype, delivering intense bidding wars and strategic team formations. Amidst the excitement, star opener Devdutt Padikkal emerged as the undisputed showstopper, fetching the highest bid of the event