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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
PKL 12 Auction: 10 crorepatis highlight day 1, Aanil Mohan scripts history on day 2
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): Another exciting Pro Kabaddi League (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, as per a release from PKL12 Auction. 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. 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 Lakhs 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. 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. Speaking about the Player Auction, Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports & League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League, '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 Rs78 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,' as quoted from a release by PKL12 Auction. 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 have 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.' (ANI)
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
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Record-Breaking Mohammadreza Shadloui Shines At PKL 12 Player Auction
Mohammadreza Shadloui created history at the outset after the Season 11's Most Valuable Player was snapped up for INR 2.23 Crores in the very first bid of the evening by Gujarat Giants. The two-time PKL champion is the first player to go for more than INR 2 Crore three times in PKL history. His purchase began a plethora of top signings as Day 1 of the Player Auction saw 10 players crossing the INR 1 Crore mark, setting a new record for PKL. Devank Dalal, who was the Best Raider in PKL 11, joined Shadloui in the 2 Crore category after he was eventually signed by Bengal Warriorz for INR 2.205 Crores, making him the fifth-most expensive player ever in PKL. A highlight of the Player Auction was the use of the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule which allows teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price, for either one or two seasons. This FBM rule was used by Dabang Delhi K.C. to bring their star raider Ashu Malik back to the team for INR 1.90 Crores for the next two seasons. Arjun Deshwal, who was signed by Tamil Thalaivas for INR 1.405 Crores, and Yogesh Dahiya, who will join Bengaluru Bulls after being signed for INR 1.125 Crores, were the other top bids from Category A. After Category A saw 5 players bought for more than INR 1 Crore, Category B followed in the same vein. Ankit Jaglan was bought back by Patna Pirates for INR 1.573 Crore with the raise of an FBM card for one season, while Season 8 winner Naveen Kumar was the second-most expensive player in this Category, paid by Haryana Steelers for a price of INR 1.20 Crores. Guman Singh found himself among the Crorepati list yet again, this time being signed by UP Yoddhas for INR 1.073 Crores. Sachin Tanwar and Nitin Kumar rounded out the 10 Crorepatis of the PKL 12 Player Auction, bagging INR 1.058 Crores (Puneri Paltan) and INR 1.002 Crores (Jaipur Pink Panthers) respectively. "Day 1 of the PKL Season 12 Player Auction was a landmark moment, with a record-breaking 10 players crossing the Rs 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. Listen to the latest songs, only on
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Mohammadreza Shadloui shines at PKL 12 Player Auction, bags over Rs 20000000 bid for....
Mohammadreza Shadloui. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Mohammadreza Shadloui made history at the start after Season 11's Most Valuable Player was picked up for Rs 2.23 crore in the opening bid of the night by Gujarat Giants for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The double Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title holder is the first player to be auctioned for over Rs two crore three times in PKL history, as per a statement from PKL. The other leading player to breach the Rs 2-crore mark was the Best Raider of PKL 11, Devank Dalal. Having led the Patna Pirates line during their final appearance in the previous season, Devank was ultimately purchased by Bengal Warriorz for 2.205 crores, becoming the fifth-most valuable player in the PKL Player Auction. A new feature of the PKL 12 Player Auction is the newly introduced Final Bid Match (FBM) rule, where teams have an option to recruit back their released players by matching the last auction bid price for one or two seasons. Dabang Delhi K.C. employed this FBM rule to bring back their marquee raider Ashu Malik into the team on an amount of INR 1.90 crores for the following two seasons. The next highest offers from Category A were Arjun Deshwal, and Tamil Thalaivas signed him for Rs 1.405 crore, while Yogesh Dahiya will play for Bengaluru Bulls having been signed for Rs1.125 crore. 'The PKL 12 Player Auction for Category A shows how performance plays a key role, with Shadloui and Devank being rewarded with exceptional bids of over Rs 2 Crore. We also saw five Crorepatis in this Category, and the new two-season FBM rule is making an impact after being used by Patna Pirates and then Dabang Delhi K.C. This sets the stage for the rest of the Categories as the franchises build their squads for another season of exciting kabaddi action,' said Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports & League Chairman, Pro Kabaddi League. All the buys from PKL 12 Player Auction Category A: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh – 2.23 Cr – Gujarat Giants (fourth most expensive ever) Fazel Atrachali -30 Lakhs – Dabang Delhi K.C. Pawan Sehrawat – 59.5 Lakhs – Tamil Thalaivas Bharat Hooda – 81 Lakhs – Telugu Titans Vijay Malik – 51.5 Lakhs – Telugu Titans via one-season FBM Shubham Shinde – 80 Lakhs – Telugu Titans Ankush – 30 Lakhs – Bengaluru Bulls Deepak Rajender Singh – 86 Lakhs – Patna Pirates via two-season FBM Yogesh Dahiya – 1.125 Crores – Bengaluru Bulls Ashu Malik – 1.90 Crores – Dabang Delhi K.C. via two-season FBM Arjun Deshwal – 1.405 Crores – Tamil Thalaivas Devank Dalal – 2.205 Crores – Bengal Warriorz (Fifth most expensive player).
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Record-breaking Shadloui shines at PKL 12 Player Auction; bags over Rs 2 crore bid for third-straight season
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 31 (ANI): Mohammadreza Shadloui created history at the outset after the Season 11's Most Valuable Player was snapped up for Rs 2.23 crore in the very first bid of the evening by Gujarat Giants for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The two-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) champion is the first player to go for more than Rs two crore three times in PKL history, according to a release from PKL. Another top player to cross the Rs 2-crore mark was Devank Dalal, who was the Best Raider in PKL 11. Having led the line for the Patna Pirates as they reached the final in the previous campaign, Devank was eventually signed by Bengal Warriorz for 2.205 crores, making him the fifth-most expensive player in the PKL Player Auction. A highlight of the PKL 12 Player Auction is the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule, which allows teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price for either one or two seasons. Dabang Delhi K.C. used this FBM rule to bring their star raider Ashu Malik back to the team for INR 1.90 crores for the next two seasons. The other top bids from Category A included Arjun Deshwal, who was signed by Tamil Thalaivas for Rs 1.405 crore, and Yogesh Dahiya, who will ply his trade for Bengaluru Bulls after being signed for Rs1.125 crore. 'The PKL 12 Player Auction for Category A shows how performance plays a key role, with Shadloui and Devank being rewarded with exceptional bids of over Rs 2 Crore. We also saw five Crorepatis in this Category, and the new two-season FBM rule is making an impact after being used by Patna Pirates and then Dabang Delhi K.C. This sets the stage for the rest of the Categories as the franchises build their squads for another season of exciting kabaddi action,' said Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports & League Chairman, Pro Kabaddi League. All the buys from PKL 12 Player Auction Category A: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh - 2.23 Cr - Gujarat Giants (fourth most expensive ever) Fazel Atrachali -30 Lakhs - Dabang Delhi K.C. Pawan Sehrawat - 59.5 Lakhs - Tamil Thalaivas Bharat Hooda - 81 Lakhs - Telugu Titans Vijay Malik - 51.5 Lakhs - Telugu Titans via one-season FBM Shubham Shinde - 80 Lakhs - Telugu Titans Ankush - 30 Lakhs - Bengaluru Bulls Deepak Rajender Singh - 86 Lakhs - Patna Pirates via two-season FBM Yogesh Dahiya - 1.125 Crores - Bengaluru Bulls Ashu Malik - 1.90 Crores - Dabang Delhi K.C. via two-season FBM Arjun Deshwal - 1.405 Crores - Tamil Thalaivas Devank Dalal - 2.205 Crores - Bengal Warriorz (Fifth most expensive player). (ANI)
