Our Team
C.Raghu (Captain)
The Raja of the Mysore Maharaajas, Raghu has fought several great battles for
the South Zone division of the Ranji Trophy. Praying to cricketing greats like
Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, this fearless leader marches onto the field with
his battalion, with one single aim. To conquer!
Nitin S Bhille
The silent assassin of the Mysore Maharaajas, Nitin is an agent of stealth.
Quietly positioned behind the wickets, his right hand itching for a blade, he
is swift and deadly. Getting his first taste of war before he was even fifteen,
this young soldier will stop at nothing, until he does his kingdom proud.
Shoaib Manager
Equipped with the wisdom and experience gained from one-day Ranji warfare,
Shoaib is a force to reckon with, in the Mysore Mahaarajas. Surrendering
himself to the placidity of carom in his spare time, he is often mistaken for a
timid soul. But be fooled not, ambition is strong in this warrior.
Manoj K.H
The giant of the Mysore Mahaarajas, Manoj towers over the pitch with every
adversary in his sights. Bowing to no one except Kevin Pietersen and Glen
McGrath, this infallible force is commonly seen yorking batsmen and
square-cutting bowlers all over the battlefield!
Ashwath Aiyappa
A silent warrior behind the wickets for the Mysore Maharaajas, he is generally
the first to wield his blade on the battleground. His love for animals and his
small ears give him the appearance of someone docile. But all that changes when
he drives his sword straight and hard, vanquishing the dream of many a bowler.
Manjunath S P
A steadfast soldier, Manjunath is like the wall of the Mysore Maharaajas!
Unbending like a rock, he takes down opponents with careful planning, strategy,
solid Ranji experience and a Wasim Akramesque force. Even away from the action,
Manjunath is incessantly playing chess for a rigorous mental workout.
Harsha Basavaraj
Hailing from the aggressive South-Zone Ranji warzone, Harsha is the prime
clouter of the Mysore Maharaajas. Incessantly drawing inspiration from the
little master Sachin Tendulkar, he slogs, swipes and collects bowlers’ tears.
The Cricket battle is all that he lives for and his determination makes sure
there is no peak he will not try to cross.
Adithya. B. Sagar
This archer loves bombarding his rivals with deadly bouncers. A member of the
India under 15s in the Asia cup, he is skilled at wielding the blade too. Tall
cricketing figures like Kevin Peitersen and Glenn McGrath inspire him. A firm
believer in his abilities, Adithya is a cool head in hot situations.
K.M Aiyappa
A dashing left handed swordsman, he is well equipped with Ranji glory. His aim
is to lead India to glory in the Twenty20 World Cup. The preferred weapon in
the armory is the pull and the cover drive. When not demolishing the
opposition’s attack, he is usually found engrossed in a book. His dream wheels
are a Yamaha R1 or a BMW.
Abrar A.Kazi
A regular knight of the state team, this explosive swordsman wants to emulate
the great Brian Lara. His favourite place to wield the blade is the KSCA. When
not practicing his deadly shot, the straight drive, Abrar likes to travel. He
hopes of being part of team India’s battles in the future.
K.B Pawan
A regular Ranji Trophy representative, this silent killer lets his blade do the
talking. When not watching Rahul Dravid for tips, he loves battling it out in
the virtual arena on his PS2. With his sights fully set on donning the blue of
Team India, this soldier plans on conquering new boundaries.
Raghavendhra C
A battle worn Ranji warrior, Raghavendhra is a dependable bat when the stakes
are down. A relaxed and amiable person off the field, you will find him
grooving to the latest tunes. A die-hard fan of Brian Lara, his aim is to be a
long standing member of the Karnataka State team.
Chethan John William
Watch out because Chethan is a hot talent that is going to set the pitch on
fire. A soldier with a multitude of tricks up his armor, he dreams of one day
being spoken in the same breath as the wall or the pigeon. A lively and
engaging person, the sky is the limit for this fighter.
H.T Sudhir Rao
Sudhir is tailor made for the KPL. With experiences in the Ranji Trophy
one-dayers, this warrior has the swagger and the never-say-die attitude of his
heroes, Ricky Ponting. He prefers to use the back foot punch to keep his
enemies at bay. A dreamer, he one day hopes to ply his trade in the IPL.
B.Rajashekhar
Rajashekhar brings in years of experience and is the talisman of the team. A
right handed swordsman, the general has a repertoire of attacking weapons. The
most potent weapon in his arsenal is the cover drive. Eden Gardens is his
favourite battleground, rest assured he is not intimidated by large boisterous
crowds. A die hard cricket aficionado, he looks up to the West Indian legend
Viv Richards for inspiration.
Somashekhar N Shiraguppi (Coach)
The man behind the Rajas, Somashekhar is responsible for the Mysore Maharaajas’
performance. His friendly nature often misleading, and his experience with the
Duleep, Irani and Ranji Trophies is not evident. But all that changes and the
magnitude of his force is clear to all, when his disciples dominate the
battlegrounds they set foot on.
G K Anil Kumar (Asst.Coach/Player)
With a force as massive as the Mysore Mahaarajas, you need another gargantuan
force to keep it in line. This is where Anil comes in. Standing his ground with
heavy BCCI armor, his glory stems from the Irani and Ranji trophies. The
feather in his crown is from coaching Rest Of India - under 19.
Dr. Vinod Kumar Jain (Physiotherapist)
The chief healer of the team, he can work wonders in keeping the player’s
battle ready. Armed with a Masters in Physiotherapy, he knows his subject like
the back of his hand. A devoted music lover, he one day hopes to monitor the
fitness and condition of the Men in Blue.
After conquering the Ranji stadiums of Assam, Suresh has come down south to fine tune the Mysore Maharajas. With his admiration for Adam Gilchrist and Anil Kumble strongly steering his path, he aims at turning the fearsome Maharajas into a group of indestructible dominators


