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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Pro Kabaddi League sees 10 players cross Rs 1 cr mark in season 12 auction
As interest in non-cricket sports leagues continues to grow in India, the player auction for the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) saw 10 players acquired by various teams for more than Rs 1 crore. This is double the number of crorepatis from season 10 and sets a new benchmark for the PKL player auction, the league said on its website. The auction, held at the JW Marriott Sahar in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1, featured more than 500 players available for bidding. PKL has 12 teams, each with a salary cap of Rs 5 crore. International player Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, an Iranian all-rounder with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, was the most expensive player at the auction. Adani Group's Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants spent Rs 2.23 crore to acquire him. Chiyaneh, who played for two different teams in seasons 10 and 11—both of which won the PKL finals—saw an intense bidding battle involving the Telugu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls, Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants. The two-time PKL champion is the first player in PKL history to be bought for more than Rs 2 crore three times, the website said. Devank Dala, the 22-year-old raider from Haryana, was the second most expensive player in the season 12 auction. Capri Global Holdings-owned Bengal Warriors spent Rs 2.205 crore on him. With each Kabaddi team allowed between 18 and 25 players, this year's auction introduced a new rule. The Final Bid Match (FBM) Card was revised to allow teams to retain their released players for one or two seasons to support long-term team building. Using this rule, Dabang Delhi K.C. bought Indian raider Ashu Malik for Rs 1.90 crore, making him the third most expensive buy of the auction. Similarly, Patna Pirates bought back all-rounder Ankit Jaglan for Rs 1.573 crore through the FBM card for one season, after several franchises including Puneri Paltan, U Mumba, Jaipur Pink Panthers and Haryana Steelers showed interest. Magnum Sports-owned Tamil Thalaivas bought Indian raider Arjun Deshwal for Rs 1.405 crore, the fifth most expensive buy in season 12, in a smooth bidding contest against Telugu Titans and Bengal Warriors. On Day 2 of the auction, Unilazer Ventures-owned U Mumbai spent Rs 78 lakh to have the all-rounder player Aanil Mohan on its team, making it one of the top buys on Sunday. On the other hand, Bengaluru Bulls splurged Rs 53 lakh for Indian raider, Akash Shinde.
United News of India
5 days 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
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: Ashu Malik retained by Dabang Delhi for two seasons at INR 1.90 crore
Indian raider Ashu Malik was bought for Rs. 1.90 crore by Dabang Delhi on Saturday after the side used its two-season FBM (Final Bid Match) card during the Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2025 in Mumbai. Over the last two seasons of PKL, Ashu Malik has emerged as the most consistent raiders of the league. The 23-year-old from Haryana has led Dabang Delhi in the last two season from the front. With 730 raid points at an average of 8.02 points per match, alongside astute leadership skills. He won the best raider of the season award in PKL 10.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: Pawan Sehrawat sold to Tamil Thalaivas for 59.5 lakhs
Indian skipper Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was bought for Rs. 59.5 lakhs crore by Tamil Thalaivas on Thursday during the Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2025 in Mumbai. In season 10's auction, Sehrawat became the most expensive player in the history of the PKL when Telugu Titans bought him for Rs. 2.605 crore. The India captain ended the PKL 10 season with the third-most raid points (202), but Titans finished at the bottom of the table with 21 points and failed to make the playoffs. Last season, Titans used its FBM (Final Bid Match) card to retain the all-rounder for 1.725 crore.
