Mysore Maharaajas is the franchisee for the team for Mysore region for the upcoming KPL, or Karnataka Premier League. The inaugural edition of KPL, held under the aegis of KSCA/BCCI, promises to help provide upliftment of the sport in the smaller towns of Karnataka as well as provide unparalleled exposure to all the organizations associated with it.

The Mysore Maharaajas brand represents the Mysore KPL team and is owned by Mr. Kupendra Reddy, who heads multiple businesses including Sireesh Auto, Primal Projects, RGA Software. The team has a balanced composition with win-hungry performers and lead by a talented captain. The team will be based in Mysore and play three matches at Manasa Gangotri, Mysore and the others at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

A piece of history
Until 1947, Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore which was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, except for a brief period in the late 18th century when Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan took power. The Wodeyars were patrons of art and culture and have contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city, which has led to Mysore earning the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka. After the Indian independence, Mysore city remained as a part of the Mysore State under India. Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, the then king of Mysore, was allowed to retain his titles and was nominated as the Rajapramukh of the state. Over the years, Mysore has become well known as a centre for tourism. The KPL is being held just before Dasara celebrations, which are one of the grandest in the country.