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India.com
2 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
PKL 12 Player Auction: Mohammadreza Shadloui, Devank Dalal Fetch Big Bucks: Check Full List Of Key Players Sold On Day 1
Mohammadreza Shadloui created history on the opening day of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 auction on Saturday, May 31 in Mumbai after the Season 11's Most Valuable Player was snapped up for Rs 2.23 crores in the very first bid of the day by Gujarat Giants. The two-time PKL champion Shadloui has become the first player to go for more than Rs 2 crores three times in PKL history. 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 Rs 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 that 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 Rs 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 crores, and Yogesh Dahiya, who will ply his trade for Bengaluru Bulls after being signed for Rs 1.125 crores. "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 Crores. We also saw five Crorepatis in this Category, and the new two-season FBM rule making an impact after being used by Patna Pirates and then Dabang Delhi K.C," said Mr. Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports & League Chairman, Pro Kabaddi League. "This sets the stage for the rest of the Categories as the franchises build their squads for another season of exciting kabaddi action," he added. All The Buys From PKL 12 Player Auction Category A On Day 1 Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh – Rs 2.23 Cr - Gujarat Giants Fazel Atrachali – Rs 30 Lakhs – Dabang Delhi K.C. Pawan Sehrawat – Rs 59.5 Lakhs – Tamil Thalaivas Bharat Hooda – Rs 81 Lakhs – Telugu Titans Vijay Malik – Rs 51.5 Lakhs – Telugu Titans via one-season FBM Shubham Shinde – Rs 80 Lakhs - Telugu Titans Ankush - Rs 30 Lakhs - Bengaluru Bulls Deepak Rajender Singh -- Rs 86 Lakhs – Patna Pirates via two-season FBM Yogesh Dahiya – Rs 1.125 Crores – Bengaluru Bulls Ashu Malik – Rs 1.90 Crores – Dabang Delhi K.C. via two-season FBM Arjun Deshwal – Rs 1.405 Crores – Tamil Thalaivas Devank Dalal – Rs 2.205 Crores – Bengal Warriorz


The Hindu
4 hours 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.


Mint
4 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
PKL Season 12 Auction: Mohammadreza Shadloui, Devank Dalal fetch big money - list of key players sold on opening day
The Pro Kabaddi League season 12 auction is happening in Mumbai. Day 1 of the auction has seen some high-octane moments. Iran's Mohammadreza Shadloui, the first name in the action, was bought by Gujarat Giants for a whopping Rs. 2.23 crore. Mohammadreza Shadloui's all-round efforts helped Haryana Stealers to win their maiden PKL title in Season 11. Shadloui won an impressive 139 total points. Equally effective in attack and defense, he amassed 57 raid points and 82 tackle points across 24 matches. Bengaluru Bulls and Patna Pirates fought aggressively before Gujarat Giants swooped in and bought the Iranian. Devank Dalal, the last name in the A category, fetched Rs. 2.205 crore from Bengal Warriorz. Patna Pirates retained Ankit Jaglan for Rs. 1.573 crore using the FBM card for one season. FBM (Final Bid Match) card: Teams can retain a player for either one or two seasons to support long-term team building and greater team continuity. Previously, the FBM rule allowed teams to retain a player for only one season. Player Team Role Amount Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh Gujarat Giants All-rounder Rs. 2.23 cr Devank Dalal Bengal Warriorz Raider Rs. 2.205 cr Ashu Malik Dabang Delhi Raider Rs. 1.90 cr Ankit Jaglan Patna Pirates All-rounder Rs. 1.573 cr Arjun Deshwal Tamil Thalaivas Raider Rs. 1.405 cr Yogesh Bijender Dahiya Bengaluru Bulls Defender Rs. 1.125 cr Guman Singh UP Yoddhas Raider Rs. 1.073 cr All-rounder Pawan Sehrawat went to Tamil Thalaivas for 59.5 lakhs. Defender Fazal Atrachali went to Dabang Delhi for 30 lakhs.


The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: Ankit Jaglan retained by Patna Pirates using one-season FBM for INR 1.573 crore
Indian allrounder Ankit Jaglan was retained by Patna Pirates for Rs. 1.573 crore on Saturday during the Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2025 in Mumbai. A long-drawn bidding war involving multiple franchises including Puneri Paltan, U Mumba, Jaipur Pink Panthers and Haryana Steelers eventually went back to the Pirates. Ankit had a stellar season with Patna last year and finished as the league's second best defender in 2024. He amassed 79 tackle points in 25 matches and was crucial in Patna's scintillating march to the final.


Hans India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
'Very excited for the auctions after my performance': Devank Dalal ready to lead PKL 12 auction charge
Mumbai: The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 auction on May 31 and June 1 are shaping up to be the most blockbuster player draft in league history, with multiple established stars entering the auction pool. Leading this star-studded lineup is Devank Dalal, PKL 11's Best Raider, who scored 301 raid points in 426 raids including 8 Super Raids and 18 Super 10s while leading Patna Pirates to the finals. Despite his stellar achievements, Patna Pirates chose not to retain him, making Dalal one of the most coveted free agents available. "After such an outstanding performance, this is my first auction experience, so I am very excited," Dalal said. His breakthrough season was highlighted by a memorable 26-point performance. "Early in the season, my 26-point match changed my life. I received tremendous encouragement from that performance. That match helped me grow throughout the season." Dalal remains open about his destination preferences. "I can perform well with any team, but there's no guarantee which team will succeed - nothing is predetermined." However, he hasn't ruled out a Patna Pirates reunion: "If Patna Pirates use their Final Bid Match option, then I would return to that team." The auction will separate him from successful raiding partner Ayan Lohchab. "There are supporting raiders in every team, but I will definitely miss Ayan because we had excellent coordination." When it comes to pressure from high price tags, the young raider displayed a certain sense of maturity. "There's no pressure about how much money is involved. The prize money is a good thing, but if there's pressure, then performance suffers. Whatever is written in our destiny, we will get that much." His goals for PKL 12 showcase unwavering ambition: "My personal goal is simple - whichever team I go to, I will give my best. I will perform even better than last year and try to help the team win all the titles."