MPL-2018 players’ auction held: 12 teams ready to battle it out for glory

coastaldigest.com news network

February 18, 2018

Mangaluru, Feb 18: The countdown has begun for the fourth edition of the Mangalore Premiere League as all the 12 franchise owners gave shape to their teams in the players’ auction held at Forum Fiza Mall in Mangaluru on Saturday.

The IPL-model T20 cricket tournament is being jointly organized by the Brand Vision Events, Mangalore Occasional and Sea Bird Cricket Academy with the approval and guidance of Karnataka State Cricket Association from March 20 to April 1, 2018 at Dr B R Ambedkar Cricket Stadium, Panambur, Mangaluru.

Dikshanshu Negi (coastaldigest.com) Bharath Kota (AK Sports Udupi), Karthik (United Ullala), Lal Sachin (Team Elegent), and Abhilash (Karkala Gladiators) were sold out for maximum prize of Rs 50000 from A category. Mangalore United bagged IPL player Suchith for Rs 35000. Pawan KB was sold to Maestro Titan for Rs 48000.

Star players from the state category list such as Mohammded Taha, Akhil B, Abrar Kazi, Kunain Abbas, Abhinav, David, Pawan K.B., Kranthikumar, Devadatt, Dube, Ravikumar, Stalin Hoover, Rohan Kadam, More, Raju Bhatkal, Sharath, Prathwiraj, Vishwanath, Vaishak, Nidhish and Shashishkhar adorned the front seats in the different teams.

The following players were sold out for maximum prize Rs.20000.00 from B category: Sadiq (Mangalore United), Shreesha (T4 Super King), Rahul (AK Sports, Udupi), Sathyaswaroop (United Ullala), Ibrahim Athrady (Maestro Titan), Kashinath (Classic Bantwala), Nasrulla (Ali Warriors).

Mr. Harsha Bhat, Samarsh and Appanna were the three players sold out from C category for the maximum fixed prize of Rs.10000. Remaining players were sold out for base prize from this category.

As per the provision given the team owners have nominated the following players as icon players prior to the auction process: Adithya Somanna (coastaldigest.com), Nischith Rao (United Ullala), Bharath Duri (Bedra), Akshaya Ballal (Mangalore United) Nehal Ullal (T4), Rahul Kotian (Vice), Rithesh Bhatkal (Ali Warriers), K C Cariappa (AK Sports), Nithin Mulki (Gladiators) Nehal D’Souza (Maestro Titan), Manoj M (Elegant), Arif Mukka (Classic).

Manohar Amin, Mangaluru zonal convener of Karnataka State Cricket Association inaugurated the auction process. Mr. Yashpal Suvarna, Tushar, Deepthi, Ali Ashpak Tara, Kushal Kumar, Chirag, Mubin, U T Ifthikar, Marshal Noronha were present as chief guests.

MPL chairman Sirajuddin welcomed the gathering. Convener Imthiaz conducted the auction process. Safthar Shirva, Balakrishna Parkala and Shashidar Kodikal were the judges. Shivnarayan Aithal compered the programme.

The 12 teams have been divided into two pools:

A Pool: Bedra Bulls, Karkala Gladiators, Team Elegant, Ali Warriors, Wise Warriors, coastaldigest.com

B Pool: Maestro titans, AK Sports, T4 Super Kings, United Ullal, Bantwal Classic, Manglore United.

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Mera bai ALLAH KA RAASTE ME KARCH KARRO SAWAB MELEGA duniyakeleyee naam ke liyee kithna karch karro lakin AHKIRIAT ME KAL JAWAB DENA PADEGA ...thoda socho bai..

Hopefully Team Coastal Digest will become champion Once again in MPL....In sha allah..

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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