Signed by Panhala Panthers for a fee of Rs.15,000, Manoj Shirole is an all-rounder, who opens the batting and bowls right arm medium fast for the Panthers. The 26-year old, Shirole, a former Pune University player, had a forgettable first season, failing to open his account thrice in four games he played. His only score was 15 against Raigad Royals. As a result, Shirole didn’t get a single game in MPL-II, and would be keen to prove his worth in MPL-III.