In the Msunduzi Diwali Festival which started on October 18, South African Cricketer Keshav Maharaj’s used cricket bat was sold for $2,836 (INR 2.33 Lacs). The event was organised by the Midlands Hindu Society in Pietermaritzburg. The auction took place on the festival’s second day with Keshav Maharaj’s bat and also his IPL jersey up for grabs. As per the report by Tribune, The bidding started at $169 but quickly escalated to $2836. Nishal Mohun won the auction for Keshav Maharaj’s bat with a bid of $ 2,936. The report also mentions that Nishal Mohun chose to buy the bat for his son, Maahir who is a sixth grader. IPL Franchises and Manchester United Co-Owners Showing Interest in ‘The Hundred’? Report Shows Top Bidders Compete For Stake in ECB’s Short Format Cricket Tournament.

As for the IPL jersey of Keshav Maharaj, Vishal Parbhoodeen won the auction with a $ 847 bid. Msunduzi Diwali Festival is an annual event that has dance, a tradition of Diya lighting, and various competitions. The event takes place before the festival This year Diwali Festival starts on October 28.

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