The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 is all set to begin its new season on October 18, 2024, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. This season is making headlines due to its record-breaking auction, where eight players crossed the ₹1 crore mark for the first time in the tournament’s history. This article gives an overview of the auction highlights, the full squad list of all 12 teams, and the expectations for the upcoming season.
Key Auction Highlights
The PKL 2024 auction, held on August 15-16, 2024, saw some surprising moves and record deals. The most expensive buy of the auction was Sachin Tanwar, the former Patna Pirates skipper, who was signed by the Tamil Thalaivas for a whopping ₹2.15 crore. Meanwhile, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh from Iran became the most expensive overseas player, acquired by the Haryana Steelers for₹2.07 crore.
Additionally, the auction featured a dramatic twist when Pardeep Narwal, the league’s most successful raider, and Fazel Atrachali, the most successful defender, were sold for much less than expected. Pardeep was bought by the Bengaluru Bulls for₹70 lakh, and Fazel was secured by the Bengal Warriors for just₹50 lakh. These lower prices for star players indicate a shift in focus toward nurturing young talent in the league.
Full Squad List of All 12 Teams for Pro Kabaddi League 2024
Here’s the complete list of players for all 12 teams heading into the 2024 season:
1. Bengal Worriors
- Key Players: Fazel Atrachali, Maninder Singh, Nitesh Kumar
- New Additions: Chai-Ming Chang, Mayur Jagannath Kadam
2. Bengaluru Bulls
- Key Players: Pardeep Narwal, Saurabh Nandal, Ajinkya Pawar
- New Additions: Ponparthiban Subramanian, Pramot Saising
3. Dabang Delhi
- Key Players: Naveen Kumar, Ashu Malik, Siddharth Desai
- New Additions: Mohammad Baba Ali, Brijendra Singh Chaudhary
4. Gujarat Giants
- Key Players: Parteek Dahiya, Guman Singh, Neeraj Kumar
- New Additions: Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Himanshu Singh
5. Haryana Steelers
- Key Players: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, Jaideep, Vinay
- New Additions: Gnana Abhishek, Manikandan S
6. Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Key Players: Arjun Deshwal, Reza Mirbagheri, Ankush
- New Additions: Amir Hossein Mohammadmaleki, Shrikant Jadhav
7. Patna Pirates
- Key Players: Jang Kun Lee, Gurdeep, Meetu Sharma
- New Additions: Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Ayan
8. Puneri Paltan
- Key Players: Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Pankaj Mohite
- New Additions: Amir Hassan Noroozi, Ali Hadi
9. Tamil Thalaivas
- Key Players: Sachin Tanwar, Sagar, Narender
- New Additions: Moein Safaghi, Anuj Gawade
10. Telugu Titans
- Key Players: Pawan Sehrawat, Krishan Dhull, Vijay Malik
- New Additions: Milad Jabbari, Mohammad Malak
11. U Mumba
- Key Players: Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Rinku, Sunil Kumar
- New Additions: Parvesh Bhainswal, Amin Ghorbani
12. UP Yoddhas
- Key Players: Sumit, Surender Gill, Ashu Singh
- New Additions: Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Mahender Singh
New Talent and Future of Kabaddi
This year’s auction underlines a major investment in youth, wherein teams are focusing on young, talented players, meaning that this time round the Kabaddi league, which has gained a popular attraction among Indian fans with its previous seasons, will increase multifold again, of course, with several new talents and exciting matches. All eyes will now be on October 18th—the day the Telugu Titans are going to clash with the Bengaluru Bulls in the opening match of the season—and see how the teams plan the big battle as they finalize all strategies.
Such a sparkling line-up and investment can expect PKL 2024 to dish out some exciting Kabaddi action. The fans are waiting to witness an interesting season that will certainly be one for a long time.
