With the beginning of the grand 11th season, the Pro Kabaddi League presents to the fans—the Pro Kabaddi Auction 2024—to set the stage for battles that will take place on the mat. One of the major highlights of this event is this mega auction event where top kabaddi talents from India and around the globe are bought under one roof, as several franchises and their lineups are hanging in the balance.
Pro Kabaddi Auction 2024 Time and Date
The auctions are on August 15 and 16, which will be held at Mumbai’s iconic Jio Convention Centre. For these two days, fans can catch the Pro Kabaddi Auction 2024 live-action on the Star Sports Network. The proceedings are scheduled to begin at 10 AM IST on the opening day and at 7 PM IST on the second day.
Pre-Auction Dynamics
There was much activity in player retention before the auction could get underway. In all, 88 players were retained in three different categories: 22 Elite Retained Players, 26 Retained Young Players, and 40 Existing New Young Players. This sort of retention strategy goes on to define franchises’ belief in the core group of players while keeping space for new talent to come to the fore.
Auction Highlights
The Pro Kabaddi Auction 2024 will be an interesting affair, with more than 500 players on offer. Of these, there would be a set of released players from Season 10 and many domestic talents. Notably, 24 players from the finalists of the Khelo India University Games 2024 are also included in the auction pool, adding fresh players into the mix.
Stars from India, such as Pardeep Narwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Maninder Singh, and Sachin, may also see huge bids. Their performance in the past few seasons has established them as a remarkable desired player for the auction. Additionally, celebrated foreign players like Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui and Fazel Atrachali bring a global attraction to the auction, making the choices for the franchises more confusing and hard.
Franchise Moves and Strategies
Probably the most notable early move was that of the Bengaluru Bulls, who signed Pardeep Narwal for a whopping 70 lakhs that made a statement regarding their intent in the season. The Bengal Warriors managed to secure the services of Fazel Atrachali for 50 lakhs to tauten their defence lines. These early signs point to strategies employed by the franchises in how they look toward strengthening key positions to create a balanced team.
Some interesting news has been doing the rounds related to Pro Kabaddi Auction 2024 regarding the strategies that these teams will employ. When considering all 12 franchises in contention, each team will use a different approach—how much to retain in form of established names and how much of talent that emerges will have to be struck in a balance.
Pro Kabaddi Auction Season 11 Preview
While the dust settles on this auction, all eyes will almost immediately turn to the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 schedule, with fans looking forward to the announcement of the fixtures. The auction sets the tone for the season and shapes teams’ fortunes, staging some enthralling encounters that were witnessed on the mat.
The Pro Kabaddi Auction 2024 functions both as a trailer for the season and an outline of the game, with the franchises deciding their fate for the next couple of months. As teams lock down lineups and strategies, fans all around the globe can look forward to the season that will bring plenty of fast action, strategic raids, and nail-biting finishes making Pro Kabaddi League among India’s most loved sporting competitions.
FAQ
When was the PKL auction in 2024?
The PKL auction in 2024 will be on the 15th and 16th of August 2024.
Who is the most expensive player in PKL 2024?
Sachin Tanwar is the most expensive player in PKL 2024
How many teams are in PKL 2024?
There are 12 teams in PKL 2024.
Who is the no. 1 raider in PKL 10?
Ashu Malik of Dabang Delhi K.C. was the no.1 raider in PKL10
What is the age limit for PKL?
The age limit is a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 22 years.
