Star of Mysore (SOM): How does it feel to be playing for the Mysore Warriors?  Devdutt Padikkal: I am looking forward to it. Over the years, the Mysore Warriors have been a successful franchise and I am excited to be part of that journey. Hopefully, we will have a good season.  SOM: What do you have to say about the current team?  Devdutt Padikkal: I think it is a good team….

Mysore Warriors have a new captain in Vyshak Vijaykumar, who has spearheaded Karnataka’s pace attack alongside Prasidh Krishna across all formats.  Having represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and, more recently, Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Vyshak has gained valuable experience over the years and is regarded as one of the State’s leading pacers.   Ahead of Mysore Warriors’ opening Maharaja Trophy clash against Shivamogga Yodhas at SDNR Wadiyar Stadium, Star of Mysore caught…

Mysore Warriors, owned by Mysuru-based NR Group, manufacturers of Cycle Pure Agarbathi, is among the most sought-after franchises in the Maharaja Trophy. Apart from supporting cricket, the company has consistently backed local sporting talent across disciplines and contributed to several   social causes.  For any team, the management plays a crucial role in ensuring players have access to the right…

By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers  Season 5 of the Maharaja Trophy Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) T20 is here, and so are the Mysore Warriors, champions of the 2024 season, who will be aiming to reclaim the coveted trophy.  Owned by Mysuru-based NR Group, the franchise has become synonymous with the city and its cricketing culture over the years.   The previous season…

Mysuru: Advocate D.B. Rajashekarmurthy was elected as the President of JP Nagar Sports Club for the period 2026-28 during the elections held on June 14. Rajashekarmurthy polled 164 votes to get elected as the President while Cheluvaiah was elected unopposed as Vice-President. Other office-bearers are:  Secretary: C.D. Basavaraju (91 votes), Joint Secretary: U.S. Sadashiv (120…

Mysuru: Mysore Warriors announced medium-pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar as team captain during the introduction of the squad and anthem launch at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza on M.G. Road in city this morning. Vyshak, a well-known cricketer in the country, played for Punjab Kings in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL). Earlier, he was also a…

Mysuru: Mysore Warriors, owned by city’s NR Group, officially announced the inclusion of two catchment area players for the upcoming Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026. Gowtham Sagar and K.S. Lankesh will join the Mysore Warriors squad for the upcoming tournament starting from June 20 in Mysuru. Gowtham Sagar, a right-arm medium pacer, brings youthful energy…

Mysuru: Renish Mathew,  a student of St. Rosello Central School, Srirampura,  and a basketball player from city’s KBC Club, has been selected to participate in State-level U-16 Boys Basketball Championship to be held in Bengaluru. He has already represented Karnataka in Sub-Junior Basketball Championship, U-16 State-level Basketball Championship and U-18 State-level Basketball Championship. Renish is…