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United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
PKL Auction: Record 10 players breach Rs 1 crore
Mumbai, June 1 (UNI) Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) witnessed a landmark moment on Saturday as a record ten players breached the ₹1 crore mark on Day 1 of the Season 12 Player Auction, doubling the number of crorepatis from Season 10 and underlining the league's growing stature. Iranian all-rounder and two-time PKL champion Mohammadreza Shadloui became the first player in the league's history to command over ₹2 crore in three consecutive seasons. He was snapped up by Gujarat Giants for a staggering ₹2.23 crore in the opening bid, setting the tone for a frenetic evening of high-value signings. Joining Shadloui in the ₹2 crore club was Devank Dalal, the Best Raider of PKL 11, who was acquired by Bengal Warriorz for ₹2.205 crore — the fifth-highest auction price in PKL history. The newly introduced Final Bid Match (FBM) rule — which allows franchises to retain released players by matching their final bid — played a decisive role in shaping squad strategies. Dabang Delhi K.C. used the FBM provision to re-sign their star raider Ashu Malik for ₹1.90 crore for two seasons, while Patna Pirates exercised the same for Ankit Jaglan at ₹1.573 crore for one season. Category A produced five crorepatis, with Tamil Thalaivas signing Arjun Deshwal for ₹1.405 crore and Bengaluru Bulls securing Yogesh Dahiya for ₹1.125 crore. Category B matched the intensity with five more players breaching the crore mark. Haryana Steelers shelled out ₹1.20 crore for Naveen Kumar, while UP Yoddhas signed Guman Singh for ₹1.073 crore. Rounding off the list of crorepatis were Sachin Tanwar, picked by Puneri Paltan for ₹1.058 crore, and Nitin Kumar, who was bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers for ₹1.002 crore. Commenting on the milestone event, Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal Sports and League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League, said, 'Day 1 of the PKL Season 12 Player Auction was a landmark moment, with a record-breaking 10 players crossing the ₹1 crore mark across Categories A and B — reflecting the continued growth in player value and the league's evolution over the past decade." "The introduction of the two-season Final Bid Match (FBM) rule also had an impact, with two teams choosing to retain players for a longer duration — highlighting our commitment to building continuity within squads. We now look forward to Day 2, as the franchisees build their squads for the upcoming season.' UNI BDN ARN
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
Record 10 Crorepatis Steal The Show On Day 1 Of PKL 12 Player Auction
Last Updated: Shadloui bags INR 2 Cr+ in 3 straight seasons; Dalal joins Bengal Warriorz for INR 2.205 Cr; Ashu Malik, Deepak Singh re-signed on Day 1 of the Player Auction. Mohammadreza Shadloui made history at the start of Season 11 as the Most Valuable Player, securing a record INR 2.23 crore contract with Gujarat Giants in the opening bid. This two-time PKL champion became the first player to command over INR 2 crore three times in PKL history. His acquisition initiated a series of high-value signings, with 10 players exceeding the INR 1 crore mark on Day 1 of the Player Auction, setting a new PKL record. Devank Dalal, the Best Raider of PKL 11, joined Shadloui in the 2 crore club, signed by Bengal Warriors for INR 2.205 crore, making him the fifth-most expensive player in PKL history. A key feature of the Player Auction was the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule, enabling teams to retain released players by matching the final bid price for one or two seasons. Dabang Delhi K.C. utilised this rule to re-sign star raider Ashu Malik for INR 1.90 crore for the next two seasons. Other notable Category A acquisitions included Arjun Deshwal, signed by Tamil Thalaivas for INR 1.405 crore, and Yogesh Dahiya, joining Bengaluru Bulls for INR 1.125 crore. In Category B, five players commanded bids exceeding INR 1 crore. Ankit Jaglan returned to Patna Pirates for INR 1.573 crore via the one-season FBM card, while Season 8 winner Naveen Kumar became the second-most expensive player in this category, joining Haryana Steelers for INR 1.20 crore. 'Day 1 of the PKL Season 12 Player Auction was a landmark moment, with a record-breaking 10 players crossing the INR 1 crore mark across Categories A and B, reflecting the continued growth in player value and the league's evolution over the past decade. The introduction of the two-season Final Bid Match (FBM) rule also had an impact, with two teams choosing to retain players for a longer duration — highlighting our commitment to building continuity within squads. We now look forward to Day 2 as the franchisees build their squads for the upcoming season," said Mr Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports & League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League. First Published: June 01, 2025, 07:23 IST
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
PKL 2025 Auction: New FBM rule, champion players pool; all you need to know
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction, scheduled for May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai, promises to be a landmark event in the sport's evolution. With over 500 players in the auction pool, including every PKL-winning player from the past 11 seasons, the stakes are higher than ever. The auction isn't just about building squads — it's about rewriting legacies. Teams are eyeing marquee names such as Pawan Sehrawat, Mohammadreza Shadloui and Pardeep Narwal, while fans are eager to see where stars like Naveen Kumar will land after his first-ever auction appearance. Organisers believe the new format and star-studded player pool will add 'unprecedented excitement and strategy' to the auction room. Champion players up for grabs For the first time in PKL history, every title-winning player from Season 1 to 11 is up for bidding. These legends include Maninder Singh (Seasons 1 & 7), Pardeep Narwal (Seasons 3, 4, 5) and Mohammadreza Shadloui (Seasons 10 & 11), among others. The opportunity to sign these proven match-winners is expected to fuel aggressive bidding wars among franchises. FBM rule gets a strategic makeover One of the biggest structural shifts this season is the revamped Final Bid Match (FBM) rule. Unlike before, teams can now retain a player for one or two seasons through FBM. League officials said this adjustment is aimed at enhancing squad continuity. Teams must declare their intent immediately once a former player draws a top bid — and whichever FBM card (one-season or two-season) is raised first will be binding. FBM and retention dynamics The number of FBMs a team can use depends on their Elite Retained Players (ERPs). While most teams are allowed up to three FBMs, UP Yoddhas can use only two. Overall, 83 players have already been retained — 25 as ERPs, 23 as Retained Young Players and 35 as New Young Players — leaving 217 auction spots open. Salary purse, squad limits, and auction format Each team begins with a ₹5-crore purse (adjusted for retentions) and can field a squad of 18 to 25 players, including up to four overseas names. Players are split across four base-price categories: ₹30 lakh (A), ₹20 lakh (B), ₹13 lakh (C) and ₹9 lakh (D), across raiders, defenders and all-rounders. The auction will be hosted by two well-known faces: Charu Sharma, PKL co-founder, returns for Day 1, while Mallika Sagar — now a seasoned auctioneer after her stints in the WPL and IPL — takes over on Day 2.
