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Hans India
a day ago
- Sport
- Hans India
UP Yoddhas assemble well-rounded squad for Pro Kabaddi League 12
UP Yoddhas celebrated a successful Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 Auction over the weekend in Mumbai, making key signings including Guman Singh, Mahender Singh and Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi among others. With 12 retentions and one New Young Player (NYP) in the build-up to the auction, the semi-finalists from the last PKL season look to build on their performances with these key additions. Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) UP Yoddhas celebrated a successful Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 Auction over the weekend in Mumbai, making key signings including Guman Singh, Mahender Singh and Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi among others. With 12 retentions and one New Young Player (NYP) in the build-up to the auction, the semi-finalists from the last PKL season look to build on their performances with these key additions. On the first day of the auction, UP Yoddhas signed Guman Singh for Rs 1.07 crore while also strengthening on the defensive end with the addition of Mahender Singh for Rs 20 lakh through a Final Bid Match (FBM). On day two, UP Yoddhas utilised their FBM for Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, acquiring his services for another season for Rs 20 lakh. The defender from Iran has registered 28 points (24 Tackle Points) in 23 PKL matches and will add some solidity to the defensive unit. Apart from these key signings, UP Yoddhas also made strategic additions to the squad, including Korean raider Dong Geon Lee (Rs 13.50 lakh), Ronak (Rs 9 lakh) and Pranay Vinay Rane (Rs 13 lakh). These new additions will be lining up alongside the retained players including Sumit, Bhavani Rajput, Sahul Kumar, Surender Gill and Ashu Singh, who were retained in the Elite Retained Players (ERP) list. Meanwhile, Hitesh, Gagana Gowda HR and Shivam Chaudhary were a part of the Retained Young Players (RYP) list, alongside Jayesh Vikas Mahajan, Gangaram, Sachin and Keshav Kumar, who were retained in the Existing New Young Players (NYP) list. Sharing his thoughts after a successful auction, Jasveer Singh, head coach, UP Yoddhas, shared, "Our strategy going into the auction was clear. We wanted to retain our core and bring in players who complement our existing squad's philosophy. Guman brings a fresh attacking dimension to our raiding unit, while the addition of Mahender, Mohammadreza and Dong Geon Lee will add great value and versatility to our team. With the mix of retained players and new additions, we're confident in our squad's potential to go a step further this season.' Reflecting on the team's composition for the upcoming season of Pro Kabaddi League, Satyam Trivedi, CEO of GMR Sports said, 'We are extremely pleased with how the PKL12 auction played out for us. Our aim was to continue building on the momentum from last season, and we believe we've achieved that. Having retained our core squad, it was important for us acquire players who complement the group of players we have in our team. With signings like Guman Singh and retaining Mahender Singh, we've strengthened across key areas, and we look forward to a competitive season ahead." UP Yoddhas Squad for PKL 12: Guman Singh, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Mahender Singh, Dong Geon Lee, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Bhavani Rajput, Sahul Kumar, Surender Gill, Hitesh, Gagana Gowda HR, Shivam Chaudhary, Jayesh Vikas Mahajan, Gangaram, Sachin, Keshav Kumar, Jatin, Ronak, Pranay Vinay Rane.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pardeep Narwal announces shock retirement after going unsold in Pro Kabaddi Season 12 auction
Pardeep Narwal, the most successful player in Pro Kabaddi League history with three titles, announced his retirement from kabaddi on Monday after going unsold during the PKL 12 players auction. He shocked kabaddi fans with the announcement during a live video with sports broadcaster Sunil Taneja. He will now be seen as a coach, he told. Narwal played a key role in Patna Pirates' three consecutive PKL titles during his five-season stint with the franchise before moving to UP Yoddhas in Season 8. ALSO READ | Pardeep Narwal goes unsold in Pro Kabaddi League 12 auctions The 28-year-old is the most prolific raider in PKL history with 1801 raid points at an average of 9.47 raid points per match. However, in the last four seasons with UP Yoddhas and Bengaluru Bulls, Narwal has struggled to secure a spot among the league's top five players for raid points.
The Hindu
3 days 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.
India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
PKL Season 12 Auction: New FBM Rule, Star-Studded Lineup & ₹5 Crore Strategies - All You Need To Know
photoDetails english 2908915 Updated:May 31, 2025, 03:40 PM IST PKL Season 12 Auction Kicks Off 1 / 10 The highly awaited Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction takes place on May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Mumbai. Over 500 players, including top Indian and international stars, are up for grabs, making it a blockbuster event for kabaddi fans and franchises alike. Stars Headline a Loaded Auction Pool 2 / 10 This year's auction features some of kabaddi's biggest names: Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Ashu Malik, Devank Dalal, and global icons Fazel Atrachali and Mohammadreza Shadloui. Fans will also witness Naveen Kumar enter the auction for the very first time after six seasons with Dabang Delhi K.C. All Champions Return to the Auction Table 3 / 10 For the first time in PKL history, all players who led their teams to championship titles from Seasons 1 to 11 are available in the auction pool. This includes legends like Maninder Singh, Pardeep Narwal, Naveen Kumar, and Shadloui, giving teams a rare chance to sign proven winners. FBM Rule Gets a Game-Changing Upgrade 4 / 10 The Final Bid Match (FBM) rule has been significantly revised. Previously limited to retaining a player for one season, teams can now retain them for either one or two seasons, giving franchises more control over long-term team strategy and player retention. How the New FBM Rule Works 5 / 10 Under the updated rule, if a Season 11 player is bid on, their former team can use FBM by instantly raising a 1-season or 2-season FBM card. The first card shown is final, and the team gets the player at the highest bid price. If no card is raised, the player joins the highest bidder. FBM Allocation Per Team 6 / 10 Each team's number of FBM cards depends on its Elite Retained Players (ERP). Teams with 6 ERPs get 1 FBM, those with 5 ERPs get 2, and teams with 4 or fewer ERPs get 3 FBMs. This year, UP Yoddhas are the only team eligible for 2 FBMs; all others can use up to 3. Retention Before the Auction 7 / 10 Ahead of the auction, teams retained a total of 83 players: 25 Elite Retained Players (ERPs), 23 Retained Young Players (RYPs), and 35 New Young Players (NYPs). This leaves a maximum of 217 slots available for bidding across all franchises during the auction. Squad Size & Salary Purse 8 / 10 Each franchise must maintain a squad of 18 to 25 players. The starting purse for each team is ₹5 crore, adjusted based on their retained players. Teams can include a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 overseas players in their squads. Team Purse & Auction Strategy 9 / 10 Franchises like Dabang Delhi (₹45.6M) and Bengaluru Bulls (₹41.2M) enter with large purse balances, while UP Yoddhas have the least at ₹ 18.57 M. With varying squad sizes and budgets, every team's auction strategy will be unique and tactical. When and Where to Watch 10 / 10 Day 1 of the auction (May 31) will be led by Charu Sharma, while Mallika Sagar takes over on Day 2 (June 1). Fans can tune in from 7 PM IST on Star Sports Network and JioCinema, as the high-stakes drama unfolds live. All Images Credit: X, Pro Kabaddi
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PKL 12 Auction Purse Of All Squads: How Much Each Team Can Spend
When is the PKL 12 auction taking place? The Pro Kabaddi League season 12 auction is scheduled to be held on May 31 and June 1. What is the total salary cap for each team in the PKL 12 auction Each team in the PKL 12 has a total purse of Rs 5 crore. How is the remaining purse value for each team determined? The remaining purse value is calculated by deducting the value of retained players from the initial total purse of Rs 5 crores. Teams that retain fewer players have a larger remaining purse to spend in the auction, while those that retain more players have less. Which team has the highest remaining purse value heading into the PKL 12 auction, and why? Dabang Delhi has the highest remaining purse value at Rs 4.56 crores. This is because it has retained only two New Young Players (NYPs) and released all its star players, allowing it more funds to acquire new talent in the auction. Which team has the lowest remaining purse value and what impact is expected on their auction activity? UP Yoddhas has the lowest remaining purse value at Rs 1.86 crores. With already 13 players in its squad, its auction activity is expected to be minimal due to its limited funds. Remaining purse of all teams Dabang Delhi – Rs 4.56 Cr Bengaluru Bulls – Rs 4.12 Cr Gujarat Giants – Rs 4.08 Cr Bengal Warriorz – Rs 3.95 Cr Telugu Titans – Rs 3.40 Cr Patna Pirates – Rs 3.55 Cr Jaipur Pink Panthers – Rs 3.30 Cr Tamil Thailavas – Rs 2.55 Cr Puneri Paltan – Rs 2.49 Cr Haryana Steelers – Rs 2.46 Cr U Mumba – Rs 2.31 Cr UP Yoddhas – Rs 1.86 Cr Related Topics PKL 12
