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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Auction 2025 on May 31 and June 1: All you need to know
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Auction 2025: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is back with its 12th season, and excitement is already building up. One of the most awaited events before the tournament begins is the PKL 2025 player auction, which will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. All 12 teams are ready to bid on their favourite players in this high-stakes event. Let's look at everything you need to know about the PKL auctions, from player categories to purse values and where to watch the live action. When and Where is the PKL Auction 2025? The PKL Season 12 auction will be held on May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Mumbai. The auction time is scheduled to begin from 7 PM onwards on both days. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports and stream it online via Disney+ Hotstar. How Many Players Have Been Retained? Before the auctions, all teams announced their list of retained players. A total of 83 players have been retained, divided into: 25 Elite Retained Players (ERP) 23 Retained Young Players (RP) 35 Existing New Young Players (ENYP) With these retentions in place, 88 players are already confirmed for the season, leaving 212 open slots that will be filled during the auction. Over 500 Players to Go Under the Hammer This year's PKL auctions will feature more than 500 players, both Indian and international. Big names like Pawan Sehrawat, Maninder Singh, Pardeep Narwal, and Sachin Tanwar will be in the spotlight. International stars like Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui and Fazel Atrachali are also expected to draw heavy bids. Auction Categories and Base Prices All players in the PKL 2025 auction are divided into four categories based on their skills and base price. These include raiders, defenders, and all-rounders: Category A: Rs 30 lakh base price Category B: Rs 20 lakh base price Category C: Rs 13 lakh base price Category D: Rs 9 lakh base price These categories help teams plan their spending and choose the right mix of experienced stars and emerging talent. How Much Money Does Each Team Have? Each team has a total player purse of Rs 5 crore, which they can use to buy players during the auction. However, the actual amount left varies depending on how many players each team has already retained. Here is a breakdown of the remaining purse and squad size for each team: Each team is allowed to have a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 25 players, with 2 to 4 overseas players permitted per squad. Final Bid Match (FBM) Rule Explained Some players released before the auction might still return to their old teams using the Final Bid Match (FBM) rule. This allows franchises to match the highest bid made for a player they had released, thereby bringing them back into the squad. Meet the Coaches of PKL Season 12 The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 will also see a mix of familiar and fresh faces taking on coaching roles. Coaches play a key role in picking the right talent during the auction and guiding the team throughout the season. Where to Watch the PKL Auction Live? The PKL 2025 player auction will be televised live from 7 PM on Star Sports Network. Fans can also stream it live on Disney+ Hotstar to follow every bid and surprise pick. With top Indian and international players up for grabs and each team planning to build a balanced squad, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 auction promises to be full of drama and surprises. Stay tuned for live updates, big buys, and team strategies as the PKL auctions kick off on May 31 and June 1. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: All you need to know about the Pro Kabaddi League auction, rules, format, schedule, timings, live streaming info
As the Pro Kabaddi League nears its 12th season, all 12 franchises are gearing up towards the player auction that is set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. Before the auction, a total of 83 players were retained across three categories with 25 from the Elite Retained Players, 23 from the Retained Young Players, and 35 from the Existing New Young Players category. Players to go under hammer The PKL Season 12 player auction will witness more than 500 players going under the hammer. Big name Indian players susch as Pawan Sehrawat, Maninder Singh, Sachin and Pardeep Narwal alongside celebrated overseas players such as Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui and Fazel Atrachali will be up for grabs. Player categories The auction will be categorized into four groups based on their base prices and roles - Category A, B, C & D. - Category A players will have a base price of INR 30 lakh - Category B players will have a base price of INR 20 lakh - Category C INR 13 lakh - Category D will feature the players with a base price of INR INR 9 lakh These players will be further divided into all-rounders, raiders, and defenders as per their skills. Team purse Each team in the auction will have a player purse of INR 5 crore to use for bidding and buying players. However, the size of their purse will vary at the auction table depending on who and how many players they have already retained. Squad size Each squad in PKL 11 can have a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 25 players. With 88 players already retained by the franchises, there are now 212 slots left to be filled during the player auction. How many overseas players are allowed in a Pro Kabaddi squad? A PKL team is allowed to have a minimum of two and a maximum of four overseas players in their squad. What's new FBM rule in PKL 12 auction? All released players ahead of the auction will not necessarily find new teams this season. Players that have been released can make their way back to their previous teams through the FBM (Final Bid Match) route. Meet the coaches oh PKL 12 On the sideline of the mat, several old and new faces will be guiding their teams in PKL 12. Broadcast info The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction will be broadcast live from 7 pm onwards on May 31 on the Star Sports Network. Live-streaming info The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction will be streamed live from 7 pm onwards on May 31 on Disney+ hotstar.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL 2025 Player Auction: Your Complete Guide
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction is set for May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Mumbai. Featuring over 500 players (Indian and international) and new rules, this auction could reshape every team's fortunes. What's Special About Season 12? All PKL champions from Seasons 1-11 are in the auction pool. Season 1: Maninder Singh Season 2: Fazel Atrachali Seasons 3, 4, 5: Pardeep Narwal Season 6: Pawan Sehrawat Season 7: Maninder Singh Season 8: Naveen Kumar Season 9: Arjun Deshwal Seasons 10 & 11: Mohammadreza Shadloui Key Players in the Pool Indian stars: Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Ashu Malik, Devank Dalal, Maninder Singh, Pardeep Narwal, Naveen Kumar. International big names: Fazel Atrachali, Mohammadreza Shadloui. What's New in the Auction Rules? Updated Final Bid Match (FBM) Rule: Teams can now retain a player for either one or two seasons (previously one). When a former player gets a top bid, their old team can raise a 1-season or 2-season FBM card to retain them. The team's first card raised is final. FBM Limits for Teams Teams with 6 ERPs retained: 1 FBM Teams with 5 ERPs retained: 2 FBMs Teams with 4 or fewer ERPs retained: 3 FBMs Exception: UP Yoddhas – capped at 2 FBMs. How Many Players Are Retained? 83 players retained before the auction: 25 Elite Retained Players (ERPs) 23 Retained Young Players (RYPs) 35 New Young Players (NYPs) Maximum 217 slots open for bidding. Squad Sizes and Salary Purse Squad size: 18 to 25 players. Salary purse: Rs 5 crore per team (adjusted for retained players). Overseas player limit: Minimum 2, maximum 4. Player Categories and Base Prices Category A: Rs 30 lakh Category B: Rs 20 lakh Category C: Rs 13 lakh Category D: Rs 9 lakh Each category split into Raiders, Defenders, and All-Rounders. Auction Schedule and Hosts May 31 (7 PM onwards): Categories A & B. Host: Charu Sharma. June 1: Categories C & D. Host: Mallika Sagar. Where to Watch and Follow the Action? TV: Star Sports Network. Streaming: JioHotstar. Live updates: Pro Kabaddi website ( official app, and @prokabaddi on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X. Related Topics PKL 12
News18
27-05-2025
- News18
Suspected Babbar Khalsa Terrorist Killed In Amritsar Blast, Probe On
Last Updated: A man was injured in a blast in Punjab's Amritsar Rural district and later died. Police suspect that the deceased accused was a member of Babbar Khalsa International. An explosion took place near the Naushera village inside Punjab's Amritsar (Rural) district on Tuesday, allegedly killing a terrorist linked to Babbar Khalsa International, a banned Khalistani outfit, according to police. Police officers received information and arrived at the scene of the blast in Amritsar, said SSP Amritsar Rural Maninder Singh. A person was seriously injured in the explosion and was admitted to a hospital, where he reportedly succumbed to his injuries. Police suspect that the accused is part of a terrorist organisation who had come to receive a consignment of explosives. The SSP said he was injured due to the mishandling of an explosive. 'Babbar Khalsa and ISI is active in Punjab and most likely, he is a member of Babbar Khalsa," DIG (Border Range) Satinder Singh told news agency ANI, adding that further investigation is underway. First Published:
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
OSA charge on Nagpur woman who crossed LoC
Representative image NAGPUR/AMRITSAR: A 43-year-old Nagpur woman who had been detained in Pakistan for nine days after illegally crossing the LoC in Kargil district of Ladakh to meet a "pastor" she befriended online now stands accused of spying. A zero FIR has been filed against her in Punjab under the Official Secrets Act. SSP (Amritsar Rural) Maninder Singh said Monday Pakistan Rangers handed over the woman, a former nurse and mother of a 12-year-old boy, to BSF at the Attari border last weekend. Sunita Bholeshwar Jamgade had previously made two unsuccessful attempts to enter Pakistan through Attari. On both occasions, BSF intercepted her. Nagpur woman's statements raised cops' suspicion about motive of Pak visit Sunita, a resident of Kabir Nagar in Nagpur's Uppalwadi, is divorced. She had told her family that she knew a pastor in Pakistan with an adopted Muslim name. On May 14, she left her son in a lodge near Hundermaan, a frontier Kargil village, and asked him to wait there till she returned. After villagers informed the police about the stranded boy, he was put in the care of the Kargil Child Welfare Committee. Punjab Police said that although Pakistan Rangers decided not to detain Sunita further, her statements had raised suspicion of a motive that goes beyond meeting an online acquaintance in Pakistan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rhea Reports Creative Content Services at Rhea Reports rhreareports Learn More Undo While Sunita maintained she travelled to Pakistan only to meet the person she was seemingly besotted with, the former nurse couldn't explain how she dodged security amid India-Pakistan hostilities to cross the LoC undetected. Initial findings suggest she traversed unfamiliar mountainous terrain to meet two Pakistani contacts - a man named Zulfikar and the unidentified "pastor". Sources in Nagpur Police said that security agencies found in her phone messages hinting at ties that may extend beyond a personal relationship. When she was first stopped at Attari while trying to enter Pakistan in March, the authorities let her off thinking she had a mental health problem. This time, officials suggested, they had enough reason to invoke the stringent Official Secrets Act against her. Nagpur zonal DCP Niketan Kadam said a team from Kapil Nagar police station would bring Sunita back to the city for a thorough probe into her background and possible motive. Kargil Child Welfare Committee chairperson Niyaz Ali said that the Ladakh administration had given it permission to escort Sunita's son back to Nagpur.
