The Pro Kabaddi League auction (PKL auction) is one of the most thrilling events on the Kabaddi calendar, grabbing the attention of fans, players, and teams alike. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the auction stems from the fact that it’s more than just a bidding event – it’s where the foundations for the upcoming season are laid. Every year, Auction brings with it a mix of high drama, strategic gameplay, and the potential for big surprises, making it a spectacle that keeps everyone on the edge of their seats.
For fans, the PKL auction is a time of keen speculation and debate. Who will their favorite team go after? Which players will order the highest bids? Will there be a shocking theft or unexpected decision? The auction is full of rumors and predictions, fueling conversations between social media, news outlets, and kabaddi enthusiasts. Fans tune in to see not only who is picked, but to see the intense bidding wars and strategic moves made by team owners and coaches.
Overall, the PKL auction is a mix of business and emotion, strategy and mystery. It’s an event that has the power to change the course of the league, and it’s the unpredictability that makes it so exciting. Whether you’re a diehard fan, a player dreaming of stardom, or a team owner looking to build a championship-winning team, the PKL auction is an event that captures the imagination and sets the stage for the season ahead.
Expectancy is also heightened by the element of unpredictability that auctions bring. Even the most experienced analysts can be surprised when a bidding war breaks out for a particular player, or when a team makes an unexpected move that shakes up the dynamics of the auction. This unpredictability makes the PKL auction so thrilling. every bid can change the course of the season.
Who got the best deal in PKL auction
Like cricket, kabaddi is also well liked in India. Just like there is an Indian Premier League for cricket in India, there is a PRO Kabaddi League for Kabaddi. PKL auction is also done like IPL auction. And today was the first day of the PKL season 11 auction.
There was a lot of drama on the first day of the PKL auction, a lot of big stars were seen in the PKL auction. But who is the player who robbed the prize and took the most money? So that player is Sachin Tanwar. Tamil Thailavas added star raider Sachin Tanwar to their squad by making the highest bid of 2.15cr in the 2024 PKL auction. Sachin Tanwar was included in the Patna Pirates team last year. But before this PKL auction, he was released by Patna.
8 players become millionaires on first day of PKL auction
8 players became millionaires on the first day of the 2024 PKL auction along with Sachin Tanwar, this is the first time in PKL history that 8 players have become millionaires on the first day of the auction.
The first player is Sachin Tanwar, who was also the most expensive player of the PKL auction, who was included in his team by Tamil Thailavas in 2.15 cr.
The second millionaire was Iran’s star Defender Mohammad Reza Shadlu. Shadlu, who made Puneri Paltan champions last year, was included in his squad by Haryana Steelers for 2.07 CR.
The third place is Guman Singh, a rising star of Indian origin. Last year, Guman Singh was in the role of the main raider in U Mumba’s squad. But this time the team released him. In the 11th season of the PKL auction, Guman Singh was included by Gujarat Giants in their team at 1.97 cr.
Pawan Sairawat is the fourth millionaire in this year’s PKL auction. Pawan Sairawat is the first and second most expensive player in PKL history. When Bengaluru Bulls released him ahead of the 2022 PKL auction, Thalivas made him part of their squad for 2.26 CR.
But due to Kanye injury, Pavan was ruled out of PKL for the entire season after playing only 1 match. For this reason, Tamil Thailawas resold them before the 2023 PKL auction. But Pawan Sairawat made a comeback in 2023 and became the most expensive player in IPL history in the auction. He was picked by Telugu Titans last year for a 2.605 CR de. Pawan Akbar appeared again in this year’s auction. And this time U Mumba placed a huge bid of 1.72 CR on them. But Telugu Titans used the FBM card to retain him in their squad again.
Bharat Hooda is the fifth millionaire. In the PKL auction 2022, Bharat Hooda was included by Bengaluru Bulls in their team in the replacement of Pawan Sairawat. In 2022, he performed brilliantly for the team. But his performance last year was not something special. And the Bulls released them. In this year’s auction, UP Yodha made him a part of his team by paying 1.30 CR.
Maninder Singh became the sixth millionaire in the PKL auction. Maninder Singh, who has been the front raider of Bengal for the last 3-4 seasons, has done a great performance for Bengal. Before this year’s auction, Bengal Warriors had released him. But in the auction, they have been added again at 1.15cr.
Ajinkya Pawar became the seventh millionaire in the PKL auction, the rising star from Maharashtra is Ajinkya Pawar. Last year, as a support raider, he performed very well for Thamil Thailavas. But this year he was released by the team. And Bengaluru Bulls have included him in their squad at 1.10 cr.
Sunil Kumar became the 8th millionaire. Sunil Kumar did a lot in the jersey of Jaipur Pink Panthers last year. This year, Umumba’s team included him in their team at 1.015cr.