The highly anticipated Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction is scheduled for May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. With over 500 players in the pool—including elite raiders, defenders, and all-rounders—the stage is set for fierce bidding wars as 12 franchises vie to build their champion teams.
Ahead of the auction, 83 players have been retained: 25 as Elite Retained Players (ERP), 23 as Retained Young Players (RYP), and 35 as New Young Players (NYP).
Big Names to Watch
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Pawan Sehrawat, the costliest player in PKL history, returns to the auction ring after being signed for INR 2.605 crore by Telugu Titans in Season 10. With 1318 raid points in 139 matches, he’s expected to ignite another bidding frenzy.
Naveen Kumar, a consistent performer for Dabang Delhi K.C., enters his first-ever PKL auction. The Season 8 champion has 1102 raid points in 107 games—all for one team.
Ashu Malik, released by Dabang Delhi, boasts 730 raid points and is a solid option for teams seeking attacking depth.
Arjun Deshwal, aka the Raid Machine, with 1174 raid points, was a key player in Jaipur Pink Panthers’ title-winning run.
Pardeep Narwal, the Dubki King and all-time raid points leader (1801 points), will draw attention as a kabaddi legend up for grabs.
Mohammadreza Shadloui, the Showstopper from Iran, is a proven MVP with back-to-back INR 2 crore+ auction prices.
Maninder Singh, with 1528 raid points, is a veteran powerhouse, while Fazel Atrachali, the most expensive defender ever, brings 545 tackle points to the table.
Rising talents like Devank, who scored 301 raid points last season, and dependable all-rounders like Vijay Malik round off a star-studded list.
Other Notables
Watch for high-impact players like Sachin Tanwar, Akash Shinde, Bharat Hooda, Guman Singh, and Shubham Shinde—each capable of turning the tide in Season 12.
The auction promises drama, strategy, and record-breaking buys. Fans can expect a thrilling lead-up to what could be the biggest PKL season yet.
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