The stakes are high as teams look to build the perfect squad to clinch the title in this season’s Pro Kabaddi League. With a mix of experienced stars and fresh talent, the auction is set to be a turning point in the fortunes of many teams. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see which players will become the new faces of their favourite franchises.
PKL Auction LIVE: The 11th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is just around the corner and the auction is today in Mumbai. Sachin became the most expensive Indian player at Rs 2.15 Cr with Tamil Thalaivas acquiring his services. Mohammadreza Shadloui is the most expensive foreign player so far at Rs 2.07 Cr with Haryana Steelers breaking the bank. India captain Pawan Sehrawat too has been expensive at Rs 1.725 Cr with Telugu Titans retaining the superstar through FBM. 12 franchises have 212 slots to fill from over 500 players at the PKL 2024 auction.
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Ahead of the auction, teams have already secured their core squads by retaining 88 players across three categories. These include 22 Elite Retained Players, 26 Retained Young Players, and 40 Existing New Young Players. However, with 212 slots still available, the auction is set to be fiercely competitive. Franchises vie for the best talent to bolster their squads.
Some of the biggest names in kabaddi, including Indian stars like Pardeep Narwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Maninder Singh, and Sachin, will be in the spotlight as they go under the hammer. International sensations such as Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui and Fazel Atrachali are also expected to attract significant bids. These players are likely to command top-dollar bids, making this auction one of the most anticipated in PKL history.
Auction Categories and Bidding Process
The auction will categorise players into four groups based on their base prices and roles.
- Category A players will have a base price of Rs 30 lakh.
- Category B players will start at Rs 20 lakh.
- Category C players are priced at Rs 13 lakh.
- Category D players will have a base price of Rs 9 lakh.
Players are further divided into raiders, defenders, and all-rounders according to their skills, allowing teams to strategise and bid for the roles they need to fill.
Franchise Budgets and Strategies
Each team enters the auction with a total purse of Rs 5 crore. However, the available budget for each franchise will depend on how many players they have already retained and at what cost. With a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 25 players allowed per squad, franchises will need to balance their bids carefully to build a well-rounded team for the upcoming season.
PKL Auction Stakes
The stakes are high as teams look to build the perfect squad to clinch the title in this season’s Pro Kabaddi League. With a mix of experienced stars and fresh talent, the auction is set to be a turning point in the fortunes of many teams. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see which players will become the new faces of their favourite franchises.
Stay tuned as the PKL 2024 Auction unfolds live, promising drama, surprises, and big-money moves.
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