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Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2024: Full Details of Players Sold in Kabaddi Auction

August 17, 2024 Modified date: August 17, 2024

Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2024: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 player auction held in Mumbai was a historic one.

The auction saw a dramatic jump in player prices, with eight players crossing the Rs 1 crore mark, a milestone that reflects the growing stature of Kabaddi as a sport in India.

A total of 24 players were up for bid across various categories, and by the end of the night, 20 players had secured new contracts, marking the start of an exciting season of PKL.

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Sachin Tanwar leads the way

Sachin Tanwar, who ended up being the highest-paid player of the evening, was without a doubt the highlight of the auction. The gifted raider became the most expensive player in PKL history when he was acquired by the Tamil Thalaivas at Rs 2.15 crore. Tanwar’s acquisition is being seen as a game-changer for the Thalaivas, as they aim to build a strong team around him.

Sunil Kumar breaks records

Sunil Kumar made headlines as he became the most expensive Indian defender in PKL history. U Mumba acquired his services for Rs 1.015 crore, a move that reflects the importance of defence in kabaddi.

Sunil joining the Rs 1 crore club was one of the most talked-about moments of the auction, further enhancing his reputation as a top-class defender.

International players shine

Significant influence was also had by foreign players in the sale. The Haryana Steelers acquired Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadlouei Chayaneh for Rs 2.07 crore, making him the first player from outside the country to ever break the Rs 2 crore threshold in two auctions.

This illustrates the PKL’s popularity on a global scale as well as the league’s increasing appreciation of foreign talent.

Key purchases and retentions

Among other notable buys, Bengaluru Bulls added PKL’s all-time leading raider, Pardeep Narwal, to their roster for Rs 70 lakh. Jaipur Pink Panthers strengthened their defence by buying veteran defender Surjeet Singh for Rs 60 lakh.

Meanwhile, Bengal Warriors made a smart buy by acquiring Fazel Atrachalli, the most successful defender in PKL history, for just Rs 50 lakh.

Several teams also used their Final Bid Match (FBM) cards to retain key players. Bengal Warriors bought Maninder Singh for Rs 1.15 crore, Telugu Titans bought Pawan Sehrawat for Rs 1.725 crore and Gujarat Giants bought Sombir for Rs 20 lakh.

Conclusion The PKL 2024 auction has set the stage for an exciting season, with teams making strategic investments to strengthen their squads. With top players available at record prices, fans can expect PKL Season 11 to be highly competitive and exciting.

Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2024: Top Buy Players

Name	Role	Category	Auction Price (₹)
Sachin	Raider	A	2.15 cr
Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh	All Rounder	A	2.07 cr
Guman Singh	Raider	A	1.97 cr
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	All Rounder	A	1.725 cr
Bharat	All Rounder	B	1.30 cr

Top Raiders

Name	Role	Category	Auction Price (₹)
Sachin	Raider	A	2.15 cr
Guman Singh	Raider	A	1.97 cr
Maninder Singh	Raider	A	1.15 cr
Ajinkya Ashok Pawar	Raider	B	1.107 cr
Manjeet	Raider	B	80 lac

Top Defenders

Name	Role	Category	Auction Price (₹)
Sunil Kumar	Defender	A	1.015 cr
Krishan	Defender, right corner	A	70 lac
Shubham Shinde	Defender, right corner	B	70 lac
Surjeet Singh	Defender, right cover	B	60 lac
Fazel Atrachali	Defender	A	50 lac

Top All Rounders

Name	Role	Category	Auction Price (₹)
Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh	All Rounder	A	2.07 cr
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat	All Rounder	A	1.725 cr
Bharat	All Rounder	B	1.30 cr
Gurdeep	All Rounder	C	59 lac
Ashish	All Rounder	B	23.50 lac

Top Overseas Players

Name	Role	Category	Auction Price (₹)
Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh	All Rounder	A	2.07 cr
Fazel Atrachali	Defender	A	50 lac
Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi	Defender	C	25 lac
Heidarali Ekrami	Raider	C	19.10 lac
Jang Kun Lee	Raider	C	17.50 lac