PKL Auction 2023: The Pro Kabaddi League is back with a bang in its 10th season, and the excitement is palpable as the player auction unfolds in Mumbai on October 9 and 10.
In this article, we’ll dive into the live updates from Day 1 of the PKL Auction 2023, covering team-wise player lists, completed buys, and the remaining purse. Join us as we explore the exhilarating world of kabaddi and witness some remarkable moments.
The Auction Dynamics
Before delving into the team updates, let’s understand the dynamics of the PKL Auction 2023. With 12 PKL teams vying for supremacy, each franchise aims to secure the best talents to strengthen their roster.
This season, the minimum player requirement is set at 18, with a maximum cap of 25 players per team. The players are categorized into four groups: A, B, C, and D, with Set A and B players kicking off the proceedings.
Team-wise Player List and Buys
Now, let’s take a closer look at the teams and their activities in the PKL Auction:
Bengal Warriors
Retained Players: Vaibhav Bhausaheb Garje, R Guhan, Suyon Baban Gaikar, Parshant Kumar
Completed Buys:
- Maninder Singh – 2.12 cr
- Nitin Rawal – 30 lakh
- Shubham Shinde – 32.25 lakh
- Shrikant Jadhav – 35.25 lakh
Purse left: 1.13 cr
Bengaluru Bulls
Retained Players: Neeraj Narwal, Bharat, Saurabh Nandal, Yash Hooda
Completed Buys:
- Vishal – 20 lakh
- Vikash Khandola – 55.25 lakh
Purse left: 2.24 cr
Dabang Delhi
Retained Players: Naveen Kumar, Vijay, Manjeet, Ashish Narwal, Suraj Panwar
Completed Buys:
- Sunil – 20 lakh
- Ashu Malik – 96.25 lakh
- Meetu – 93 lakh
Purse left: 1.03 cr
Gujarat Giants
Retained Players: Manuj, Sonu, Rakesh, Rohan Singh, Parteek Dahiya
Completed Buys:
- Fazel Atrachali – 1.6 cr
- Rohit Gulia – 58.50 lakh
- Mohammad Nabibakhsh – 22 lakh
- Arkam Shaikh – 20.25 lakh
- Sombir – 26.25 lakh
Purse left: 1.15 cr
Haryana Steelers
Retained Players: K Prapanjan, Vinay, Jaideep, Mohit, Naveen, Monu, Harsh, Sunny
Completed Buys:
- Siddharth Desai – 1 cr
- Chandran Ranjit – 62 lakh
Purse left: 2.13 cr
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Retained Players: Sunil Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Ajith Kumar V, Reza Mirbhageri, Bhavani Rajput, Sahul Kumar, Ankush, Abhishek KS, Ashish, Devank
Completed Buys: To be determined
Purse left: 87.95 lakh
Patna Pirates
Retained Players: Sachin, Neeraj Kumar, Manish, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Naveen Sharma, Ranjit Venkatramana Naik, Anuj Kumar
Completed Buys:
- Manjeet – 92 lakh
Purse left: 2.17 cr
Puneri Paltan
Retained Players: Abhinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, Badal Singh, Aditya Shinde
Completed Buys:
- Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh – 2.35 cr
Purse left: 45.71 lakh
Tamil Thalaivas
Retained Players: Ajinkya Pawar, Sagar, Himanshu, M Abhishek, Sahil, Mohit, Aashish, Narender, Himanshu, Jatin
Completed Buys: To be determined
Purse left: 2.43 cr
Telugu Titans
Retained Players: Parvesh Bhainswal, Rajnish, Mohit, Nitin, Vijay
Completed Buys:
- Pawan Sehrawat – 2.61 cr
Purse left: 84.12 lakh
U Mumba
Retained Players: Surinder Singh, Jai Bhagwan, Rinku, Heidarali Ekrami, Shivam, Shivansh Thakur, Pranay Vinay Rane, Rupesh, Sachin
Completed Buys:
- Girish Maruti Ernak – 20 lakh
- Mahender Singh – 40.25 lakh
- Guman Singh – 85 lakh
Purse left: 1.24 cr
UP Yoddhas
Retained Players: Pardeep Narwal, Nitesh Kumar, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Surender Gill, Anil Kumar, Mahipal
Completed Buys:
- Vijay Malik – 85 lakh
Purse left: 1.21 cr
Conclusion
Day 1 of the PKL Auction 2023 brought us exciting moments, big signings, and intriguing developments in the world of kabaddi. As the auction continues into Day 2, we can’t wait to see which teams complete their rosters and which players land in new homes. Stay tuned for more updates!