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India Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Legendary Pardeep Narwal retires after going unsold in Pro Kabaddi League auction
In an emotional revelation during a live interview, kabaddi legend Pardeep Narwal confirmed his retirement from professional play after going unsold in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 28-year-old, a three-time PKL champion and widely regarded as one of the greatest raiders in the league's history, was overlooked by all franchises during the two-day auction. Despite expectations that he would be picked on Day 2, especially by former teams like UP Yoddhas, Patna Pirates, or Bengaluru Bulls, no bids were on an Instagram Live session, Narwal said he wasn't initially upset but had expected at least one team to show interest. 'Honestly, I didn't feel much at that moment. I was like, 'Okay, maybe someone will definitely bid,'' he said. Narwal acknowledged that recent seasons had not lived up to his own high standards. 'When I played for Patna earlier, I used to score 200–300 points. Now even 111 or 122 doesn't feel enough. I want to score 15–16 points per match, not just 3–4,' he man known as the 'Dubki King' admitted that opposition defenders have now adapted to his signature move, and age has played a role in slowing him down. 'Defenders prepare specially for me. Everyone watches videos, and yes, skills decline a little with time,' he he still managed over 100 points last season for Bengaluru Bulls, Narwal has decided to step away from the playing mat — not with regret, but with gratitude. 'Kabaddi has given me everything. My family told me, 'You've got your name, your achievements — just be happy,'' he also confirmed that his focus now shifts to coaching. 'I'll stay connected to kabaddi. I'm interested in coaching — I already train kids in my village,' he said, firmly stating that fans should accept this as his retirement as a in PKL Season 2 with Bengaluru Bulls, Narwal became a household name with Patna Pirates, where he led the team to three consecutive titles and became the league's first player to surpass 1,000 raid points. His aggressive raiding style, combined with his iconic dubki move, redefined kabaddi for a generation of 1,801 raid points across 190 matches, Pardeep Narwal leaves behind a legacy few can match — not just in numbers, but in the curtain has fallen on his playing career, the next chapter for Pardeep Narwal — perhaps as a coach or mentor — is just beginning.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
PKL 12 Auction: 10 Crorepatis Highlight Day 1, Aanil Mohan Scripts History On Day 2
Another exciting PKL Player Auction for Season 12 concluded on Sunday after a weekend of intense bidding action as the 12 franchises built teams worthy of providing a healthy competition for the upcoming season. 10 crorepatis were the top highlight of Day 1, as two-time champion Mohammadreza Shadloui joined the Gujarat Giants for a whopping Rs 2.23 crores. With him in the 2 Crore group was Devank Dalal, the Best Raider in PKL 11. He was signed by Bengal Warriorz for Rs 2.205 crores, making him the fifth-most expensive player in the PKL Player Auction after Shadloui's bid on Saturday. The new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule was also seen in action across the two days, allowing teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price, for either one or two seasons. While five players were retained for two seasons, nine players were retained for one season. Category C was a golden opportunity for the all-rounders, with the likes of Nitin Rawal, Gurdeep and Dheeraj earning high bids. Nitin joined Jaipur Pink Panthers for a fee of Rs 50 lakhs, while Gurdeep was signed by Puneri Paltan for Rs 47.10 lakhs and Dheeraj will don the Bengaluru Bulls jersey after earning an impressive bid of Rs 40.20 lakhs. However, it was raider Akash Shinde who took the top bid in this category, moving to Bengaluru Bulls for Rs 53.10 lakhs. In what was one of the most surprising moves of the Player Auction, an exciting bidding war saw U Mumba secure the services of Aanil Mohan for an impressive Rs 78 lakhs – the highest-ever bid in Category D in PKL history. The all-rounder from Himachal Pradesh won the highest bid across both categories on Day 2, with Uday Parte getting the second-highest bid in Category D. He was signed by Jaipur Pink Panthers Rs 50.10 lakhs. Speaking about the Player Auction, Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner of Pro Kabaddi League said, 'It is very positive that the momentum of the PKL 12 Player Auction Day 1 has been maintained on Day 2. The teams have displayed strong interest in Categories C and D, especially through the Rs 78 lakh buy for PKL debutant Aanil Mohan, the highest ever for a Category D player in our League's history. Such fresh players often form the backbone of a team, and investing in their growth is key to building competitive squads for the long term. Of course, the emergence of 10 'Crorepati' players this season reflects a balanced market, where both established names and new talent are being valued appropriately. It sets the tone for another competitive season ahead.' Aanil Mohan, who was signed by U Mumba, shared his excitement at the end of the Player Auction, "It feels very exciting to finally be a part of the PKL and to see my hard work paying off. I am also thankful to U Mumba for their efforts in signing me for the upcoming season and hope to leave a mark. Mumba has nurtured a lot of Raiding stars in the past and I hope I can follow in their footsteps. Playing in this league is a dream come true and I will do my best to ensure I can repay the faith put in me." Listen to the latest songs, only on
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
PKL 12 Auction: 10 Crorepatis Highlight Day 1; Aanil Mohan Scripts History On Day 2
New FBM rule sees 5 players retained across two seasons as franchises invest heavily in squad building for Season 12. Day 2 of the PKL Player Auction for Season 12 concluded on Sunday after a weekend of intense bidding action as the 12 franchisees built teams worthy of providing a healthy competition for the upcoming season. 10 Crorepatis were the top highlight of Day 1, as two-time champion Mohammadreza Shadloui joined the Gujarat Giants for a whopping INR 2.23 Crores. With him in the 2 Crore group was Devank Dalal, the Best Raider in PKL 11. He was signed by Bengal Warriorz for INR 2.205 Crores, making him the fifth-most expensive player in the PKL Player Auction after Shadloui's bid on Saturday. The new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule was also seen in action across the two days, allowing teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price, for either one or two seasons. While five players were retained for two seasons, nine players were retained for one season. advetisement All-rounders shine in Category C Category C was a golden opportunity for the all-rounders, with the likes of Nitin Rawal, Gurdeep, and Dheeraj earning high bids. Nitin joined Jaipur Pink Panthers for a fee of INR 50 Lakhs, while Gurdeep was signed by Puneri Paltan for INR 47.10 Lakh,s and Dheeraj will don the Bengaluru Bulls jersey after earning an impressive bid of INR 40.20 Lakhs. However, it was raider Akash Shinde who took the top bid in this category, moving to Bengaluru Bulls for INR 53.10 Lakhs. Aanil Mohan steals the show with the highest bid in Category D In what was one of the most surprising moves of the Player Auction, an exciting bidding war saw U Mumba secure the services of Aanil Mohan for an impressive INR 78 Lakhs – the highest-ever bid in Category D in PKL history. The all-rounder from Himachal Pradesh won the highest bid across both categories on Day 2, with Uday Parte getting the second-highest bid in Category D. He was signed by Jaipur Pink Panthers INR 50.10 Lakhs. 'It feels very exciting to finally be a part of the PKL and to see my hard work paying off. I am also thankful to U Mumba for their efforts in signing me for the upcoming season and hope to leave a mark," Aanil Mohan, who was signed by U Mumba, stated. 'Mumba has nurtured a lot of Raiding stars in the past, and I hope I can follow in their footsteps. Playing in this league is a dream come true, and I will do my best to ensure I can repay the faith put in me." About the Author Sports Desk First Published:
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Pro Kabaddi League 12 auction: Shadloui creates history, Pardeep Narwal goes unsold
Mohammadreza Shadloui created history on Saturday, May 31, during Day 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 auction as last year's Most Valuable Player was snapped up for Rs. 2.23 crores by the Gujarat Giants. The two-time PKL champion became the first player in the history of the auction to go for more than two crores three times. Another top player to cross the two crore mark was Devank Dalal, who was the best raider in PKL 11. Dalal led the line for Patna Pirates last season was bought by Bengal Warriorz for Rs. 2.205 crores, making him the fifth most expensive player in the history of the PKL auction. The new Final Bid Match (FBM) option was exercised by Dabang Delhi K.C. to bring Ashu Malik back to the team for the next two seasons. However, they lost Naveen Kumar to Haryana Steelers, who bought the raider for Rs. 1.2 Crore. advertisementOther notable signings from Category A included Arjun Deshwal, who was picked up by Tamil Thalaivas for Rs. 1.405 crore, and Yogesh Dahiya, who will represent Bengaluru Bulls after being acquired for Rs. 1.125 crore. Pardeep Narwal, who is a three-time PKL champion and one of the best raiders in the history of the competition, surprisingly went unsold during Day 1 of the auction. Narwal played for Bengaluru Bulls last season but failed to make an impact. He is expected to be picked on Day 2 of the auction which will happen on June 1. Pro Kabbadi League season 12 auction: Sold and unsold playersSold playersMohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh - Gujarat Giants - 2.23 CrFazel Atrachali - Dabang Delhi - 30 LPawan Sehrawat - Tamil Thalaivas - 59.5 LadvertisementBharat - Telugu Titans - 81 LVijay Malik - Telugu Titans - 51.5 L (FBM: 1 Season)Shubham Shinde - Telugu Titans - 80 LAnkush - Bengaluru Bulls - 30 LDeepak Singh - Patna Pirates - 86 Lakh (FBM: 2 Seasons)Yogesh - Yogesh - Bengaluru Bulls - 1.125 CrAshu Malik - Dabang Delhi - 1.90 Cr (FBM: 2 Seasons)Arjun Deshwal - Tamil Thalaivas - 1.405 CrDevank - Bengal Warriorz - 2.205 CrAmir Hossein Bastami - Dabang Delhi - 30 LAnkit Jaglan - Patna Pirates - 1.573 Cr (FBM: 1 Season)Nitesh Kumar - Bengal Warriorz - 20.25 L (FBM: 1 Season)Sanket Sawant - Patna Pirates - 40.5 LMahender Singh - UP Yoddhas - 20 L (FBM: 1 Season)Surjeet Singh - Dabang Delhi - 20 LRinku Sharma - U Mumba - 21 L (FBM: 1 Season)Sanjay Dhull - Bengaluru Bulls - 60 LGuman Singh - UP Yoddhas - 1.0725 CrManinder Singh - Patna Pirates - 20 LNitin Kumar Dhankhar - Jaipur Pink Panthers - 1.0025 CrManjeet Dahiya - Jaipur Pink Panthers - 40 LSachin Tanwar - Puneri Paltan - 1.0575 CrNaveen Kumar - Haryana Steelers - 1.20 CradvertisementUnsold playersSahil GuliaPardeep Narwal
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: Pardeep Narwal goes unsold in Pro Kabaddi League 12 auctions
Experienced raider Pardeep Narwal will play for Bengaluru Bulls the player went unsold on Saturday during the first day of the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 auction in Mumbai. Narwal helped Patna Pirates to three consecutive PKL titles in his five-season stint with the franchise before moving to the UP Yoddhas in season eight. In the last four seasons with the UP Yoddhas and Bengaluru Bulls, respectively, Narwal couldn't find himself amongst the top five players with most raid points.
