The Pro Kabaddi 2024 Auction concluded with all 12 teams finalizing their squads for the upcoming PKL season 11. While Day 1 saw aggressive bidding, Day 2 had a more strategic approach as franchises carefully managed their budgets. The most expensive player of the day was Ajith V Kumar, acquired by Puneri Paltan for Rs. 66 lakh. Other significant moves included Bengaluru Bulls purchasing raider Jai Bhagwan for Rs. 63 lakh, Patna Pirates strengthening their defense with Gurdeep and Deepak Rajender Singh, and Bengal Warriorz making headlines by buying uncapped player Arun Rathi for Rs. 41 lakh. Stay updated on the latest Pro Kabaddi action with India.com Sports Desk.
Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2024: Summary and Highlights
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), India's premier kabaddi tournament, held its auction for the upcoming season 11 in 2024. The two-day event saw intense bidding as franchises sought to acquire the best players in the country.
Day 1:
The first day of the auction witnessed some aggressive bidding, with several players fetching high prices. The most expensive player of the day was raider Ajith V Kumar, who was acquired by Puneri Paltan for a whopping Rs. 66 lakh. Other notable purchases included Bengaluru Bulls' acquisition of raider Jai Bhagwan for Rs. 63 lakh, and Patna Pirates' strengthening of their defense with Gurdeep and Deepak Rajender Singh.
Day 2:
The second day of the auction took a more strategic approach, with franchises carefully managing their budgets. Bengal Warriorz made headlines by purchasing uncapped player Arun Rathi for Rs. 41 lakh. Other significant moves included Haryana Steelers' acquisition of experienced raider Vikas Kandola for Rs. 37 lakh and Dabang Delhi KC's signing of young defender Amit Singh for Rs. 25 lakh.
Background:
The Pro Kabaddi League was launched in 2014 and has quickly become one of the most popular sports leagues in India. The tournament features 12 teams representing different cities across the country. Each team consists of 18 players, including raiders, defenders, and all-rounders.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. Who was the most expensive player in the PKL Auction 2024? Answer: Ajith V Kumar (Puneri Paltan) - Rs. 66 lakh
2. Which team acquired the most players in the auction? Answer: Patna Pirates
3. Who is the defending champion of the Pro Kabaddi League? Answer: Jaipur Pink Panthers
4. What is the format of the Pro Kabaddi League? Answer: The tournament is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other 11 teams once. The top six teams qualify for the playoffs.
5. When will the PKL Season 11 begin? Answer: The exact start date has not been announced yet.
After a strong start to their Pro Kabaddi League 11 campaign with two consecutive wins, UP Yoddhas are ready to face Bengal Warriorz in their next game. Led by Surinder Gill, the Yoddhas will rely on the stellar performance of Bharat and Surender Gill who have regained their form with Super 10s in their last match. However, they face a strong challenge in Bengal Warriorz who are eager to register their first win after a narrow loss in their first game. Don't miss out on the action and join the Kabaddi contest to make your predictions and win big on Stake!
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