The highly anticipated 11th season of Pro Kabaddi League is set to kick off with a fiery opening match between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls. Both teams have made strategic moves during the PKL 11 auction and are hungry for a strong start to their 2024 campaign. With star players like Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar and Vijay Malik on the field, this matchup promises to be an intense battle between raiders and defenders. Stay tuned for an action-packed showdown on October 18th at GMC Balayogi Sports Complex, Hyderabad.
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.
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 player auction saw a total of 20 foreigners being picked by the 12 franchises. Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh turned out to be the most expensive overseas buy, bought by Haryana Steelers for Rs 2.07 crore. In second place, his senior compatriot Fazel Atrachali was roped in by Bengal Warriorz for 50 lakh. With the addition of these talented players, PKL Season 11 promises to be an even more thrilling and competitive event.
The Pro Kabaddi League 2024 auction saw one of the league's top raiders, Rahul Chaudhari, go unsold on the second day despite being bought back by his old team, the Telugu Titans, for a record-breaking Rs. 1.29 crore in the previous season. This comes as a major shock for the kabaddi community, as Chaudhari had a successful season in the PKL, winning the title with the Jaipur Pink Panthers.
In the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 auction, Gujarat Giants have retained Iranian raider Mohammad Nabibakhsh for 13.60 lakhs. Nabibakhsh was released from Puneri Paltan after a lackluster performance and picked up by Gujarat in PKL 10 for 22 lakhs. The player's addition will bolster the team's strategy and performance in the upcoming season.
Get ready for the largest PKL player auction yet! The upcoming season will see more than 500 players battle it out to secure a spot in one of the franchises. With players released from Season 10 and promising domestic names, the auction will also include 24 top players from the Khelo India University Games 2024. Don't miss out on the action!