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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: Arjun Deshwal goes to Tamil Thalaivas for INR 1.405 crore
Indian raider Arjun Deshwal was bought for Rs. 1.405 crore by Tamil Thalaivas on Saturday during the Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2025 in Mumbai. For his relentless raiding and superb accuracy, Arjun has been dubbed as the 'Raid-machine'. The 25-year-old from Basea, Uttar Pradesh, was the MVP in season 9, when he took Jaipur Pink Panthers to their second PKL title. With 1174 raid points from 114 matches, Deshwal has cemented himself as one of the iconic raiders in the league's history. Despite scoring 230 points at a healthy average of 9.86 Panthers decided to release him ahead of the auction, which raised several eyebrows. He joins another star raider, India captain Pawan Sehrawat, in the Thalaivas raiding unit, with Pawan being roped in for under INR 60 Lakh during the auction.
The Hindu
3 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.
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India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Top 10 Most Expensive Buys In Pro Kabaddi League Auction History
photoDetails english 2908855 The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auctions have witnessed record-breaking buys, turning top players into crorepatis. Pawan Sehrawat leads the list, becoming the most expensive player ever at INR 2.605 crore with Telugu Titans. Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui follows, earning INR 2.35 crore and guiding Puneri Paltan to their first title. Other top earners include Sachin Tanwar (INR 2.15 crore), Maninder Singh (INR 2.12 crore), and Sehrawat again with Tamil Thalaivas (INR 2.26 crore). These high bids reflect evolving auction strategies, where player fitness, retention rules, and performance consistency are becoming as vital as star power. Updated:May 31, 2025, 02:29 PM IST Pawan Sehrawat – ₹2.605 Crore (Telugu Titans, Season 10) 1 / 11 The highest-paid PKL player ever, Pawan broke records with this massive bid, solidifying his status as the league's top raider. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh – ₹2.35 Crore (Puneri Paltan, Season 10) 2 / 11 This Iranian all-rounder became one of the few players to cross the ₹2 crore mark, showcasing his immense value in the auction. Pawan Sehrawat – ₹2.26 Crore (Tamil Thalaivas, Season 9) 3 / 11 Before breaking his own record again, Pawan was the costliest player for Tamil Thalaivas in Season 9. Sachin – ₹2.15 Crore (Tamil Thalaivas, Season 11) 4 / 11 Emerging as a top raider, Sachin secured a huge bid from Tamil Thalaivas, becoming one of the elite crorepati players. Maninder Singh – ₹2.12 Crore (Bengal Warriorz, Season 10) 5 / 11 The veteran raider was retained at a high price, reflecting his consistent performance and experience. Mohammadreza Chiyaneh – ₹2.07 Crore (Haryana Steelers, Season 11) 6 / 11 Continuing his high-value runs, Chiyaneh impressed teams enough to cross the ₹2 crore mark twice. Guman Singh – ₹1.97 Crore (Gujarat Giants, Season 11) 7 / 11 One of the emerging stars, Guman Singh attracted a near ₹2 crore bid, marking him as a rising talent. Pawan Sehrawat – ₹1.725 Crore (Telugu Titans, Season 11) 8 / 11 Even after breaking records, Pawan remained a top investment for Telugu Titans in the following auction. Vikash Kandola – ₹1.70 Crore (Bengaluru Bulls, Season 9) 9 / 11 Known for his aggressive raiding, Kandola became one of the top pricey buys in Season 9. Pardeep Narwal – ₹1.65 Crore (UP Yoddhas, Season 8) 10 / 11 The 'Raid Machine' set high benchmarks for raiders and was the highest-paid player before Pawan's rise. 11 / 11
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Tamil Thalaivas appoints Suresh Kumar as assistant coach
: Tamil Thalaivas has announced Suresh Kumar as the team's assistant coach for the twelfth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Suresh played across four seasons (seasons two to five) in the PKL with reputed franchises like Patna Pirates, Dabang Delhi, and U Mumba. Suresh, who hails from Tamil Nadu, turned to coaching post-retirement, and served as Jaipur Pink Panthers' assistant coach for the last two seasons. 'It's a great pleasure to be a part of Tamil Thalaivas. To be part of the Tamil family, especially when you come from the same land, is truly meaningful. I look forward to giving my best to the team and representing our state with pride,' Suresh was quoted as saying in a press release. 'We are delighted to welcome Suresh. His strong track record in player development and team strategy will be a significant asset to the Thalaivas set-up,' added Thalaivas CEO Shushen Vashishth in the release.
