The 11th season of Pro Kabaddi League saw a total of eight players, including seven Indians, getting bids in excess of Rs 1 crore in the auction. Raider Sachin Tanwar and Iran’s Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh emerged as the costliest players amid intense bidding wars, with their respective teams Tamil Thalaivas and Haryana Steelers securing them for Rs 2.15 crore and Rs 2.07 crore. Indian star Pawan Sehrawat, the costliest player overall in PKL, was retained by Telugu Titans for Rs 1.725 crore.
Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar, Shadloui Emerge as Costliest Players in Season 11 Auction
The 11th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) witnessed intense bidding wars, with a record number of players fetching bids in excess of Rs 1 crore.
Top Bids and Acquisitions
Raider Sachin Tanwar became the most expensive player of the season, with Tamil Thalaivas securing his services for Rs 2.15 crore. Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh was close behind, as Haryana Steelers acquired him for Rs 2.07 crore.
Other high-profile players who fetched impressive bids include:
Background
The Pro Kabaddi League, launched in 2014, has revolutionized the sport of kabaddi in India. The 11th season featured 12 teams competing for the championship.
FAQs
1. Who is the most expensive player in PKL history? Pawan Sehrawat, who has been retained by Telugu Titans for Rs 1.725 crore.
2. Which team spent the most money in the Season 11 auction? Tamil Thalaivas, who splurged Rs 4.5 crore on eight players.
3. Which foreign player is the costliest in Season 11? Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, acquired by Haryana Steelers for Rs 2.07 crore.
4. How many players got bids over Rs 1 crore in Season 11? Eight players, including seven Indians.
5. Which player went unsold in the Season 11 auction? Former Indian captain Ajay Thakur, who had a base price of Rs 80 lakh.
Conclusion
The Season 11 auction of the Pro Kabaddi League was a testament to the growing popularity and financial clout of the tournament. The high-value bids and acquisitions indicate the immense talent pool in the sport and the teams' commitment to strengthening their squads for the upcoming campaign.
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