New Delhi: Kabbadi as a sport has seen huge growth in recent years following the success of the Pro Kabbadi League in the Indian sphere. Over the years this cash-rich franchise base has become one of the main attractions for all Kabbadi lovers. Kabbadi as a sport has not seen high bids in the past.
A new journey begins for Mahender Singh as he joins UP Yoddhas for INR 21.40 lacs 💪#PKL #ProKabaddiLeague #PKLPlayerAuction #ProKabaddi #PKLAuctionOnStar pic.twitter.com/PimOjdoPcs
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) August 16, 2024
However, that thing is changing in the upcoming auction. With an influx of capital, glamour and players from around the world, there has been an increase in the 1 cr club in the coming auction. In the latest edition of the PKL (i.e. PKL Season 11), 8 players have made the cut for the 1 cr club. The first day of the franchise saw a total of 12
Players who got in the ‘CROREPATI’ Club:
- Sachin Tanwar
- Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh
- Guman Singh
- Pawan Sehrawat
- Bharat
- Maninder Singh
- Ajinkya Pawar
- Sunil Kumar
However, it was Tamil Thalaivas who had caught the big fish after they secured the services of Sachin Tanwar who last played for Patna Pirates. The Thalaivas had missed the berth last time around and will look to secure the playoffs this time around.
On the other hand, the Haryana Steelers secured the services of Iranian allrounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh who can play in the positions of defense and offense. The Steelers who qualified for the playoffs will now look to seal the deal with a win in the upcoming season.
Below is the auction price of the above players ↓↓
PHEW! What an auction it has been so far 🔥
Here are the 🔝 5 buys from Day 1 😎#PKL #ProKabaddiLeague #PKLPlayerAuction #ProKabaddi #PKLAuctionOnStar pic.twitter.com/bjmhljzk4f
— ProKabaddi (@ProKabaddi) August 15, 2024
Anupam Goswami, who is PKL’s League Commissioner was seen happy and smiling after the successful completion of Day 1 of the Auction. “It was absolutely riveting to watch multiple records being broken in the PKL Season 11 Player Auction…”
When is the new season of PKL starting?
The new season of the Pro Kabbadi League new season, i.e. Season 11 will start in October.
Where to watch the new season of PKL in India?
PKL season 11 can be watched on the Star Sports Network as well as on Disney+Hotstar.
