The Pro Kabaddi League auction for season XI is underway, and all eyes are on the top buys list which is dominated by raiders. However, it is defender Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh who stands out among the big names, having consistently impressed in his previous three seasons with Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan. With one league title and consistent top-three finishes, Chiyaneh proves to be an invaluable asset for any team.
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.