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Pro Kabaddi League, sometimes shortened to PKL, is an Indian men's professional Kabaddi league. It was formerly known as Vivo Pro Kabbadi, for sponsorship purposes. Star Sports broadcasts it, and debuted it in 2014. After the IPL, it is the second-most watched sports league in India.
One of the best local sports in India has seen a transformation with the introduction of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), which has elevated numerous kabaddi players from all around the country to a high level of popularity. Kabaddi's growing popularity is demonstrated by the teams' demand for players in each PKL auction.
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Since its launch in 2014, the Pro Kabaddi League has elevated numerous kabaddi players to a prominent position. In addition to having the chance to interact with some of the biggest stars in the sport, grassroots athletes who were formerly making their living on the mud have also gone on to establish themselves and become well-known around the nation.
For the past nine years, the Pakistan Super League (PKL) has presented us with some unforgettable stories of players who, by their perseverance and commitment, have won the hearts of kabaddi fans. With every year that goes by, the game changes, and Pro Kabaddi has had a significant impact on many players' life.
Rakesh Kumar, who was acquired by Patna Pirates for INR 12.80 lakh in the first Pro Kabaddi tournament, became the first-ever most expensive raider in the history of PKL.
Before Season 6, Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali was acquired by U Mumba, becoming the first player in PKL history to reach the one-crore milestone. Puneri Paltan signed Fazel, then the most expensive defender in PKL history, for INR 1.38 crore, breaking his own record. Being the only player in the history of the PKL to cross the crore mark three times, he was also acquired by the Gujarat Giants for INR 1.60 crore prior to Season 10.
On the other side, Puneri Paltan's acquisition of Atrachali's countryman Mohammadreza Shadloui Ciyaneh for INR 2.35 crore during the Season 10 Player Auction makes him the most expensive foreign player in PKL history.
Meanwhile, the first player in the PKL to be signed for two crores was Pawan Kumar Sehrawat. Tamil Thalaivas risked everything to secure the star raider for INR 2.26 crore. Sehrawat made history in the Season 10 Player Auction when he went to the Telugu Titans for an INR 2.605 crore price, making him the most expensive player in PKL history once more.
However, franchises were making significant player auction purchases even in the league's early stages, long before PKL's crore club was established.
Season 1: Rakesh Kumar receives INR 12.80 lakh from Patna Pirates
In the first auction, Rakesh Kumar was the most priced player. The Patna Pirates paid INR 12.80 lakh for the all-round player.
Rakesh played in just four games that season and finished with a mere 17 points altogether, yet the Pirates were still able to make it to the competition semi-final.
Season 4: Bengaluru Bulls sign Mohit Chhillar for INR 53 lakh.
Bengaluru Bulls purchased Mohit Chhillar for INR 53 lakh during the Season 4 auction, which was four times his basic price.
That season, Mohit Chhillar ended as the third-best defender in the league with 47 tackle points. The Bulls, on the other hand, came in sixth in the standings and missed out on making the playoffs.
Season 5: INR 93 lakh to U.P. Yoddha with Nitin Tomar
In the inaugural PKL season, UP Yoddha purchased Nitin Tomar for INR 93 lakh. He is one of the most expensive players in Pro Kabaddi, having drawn multiple bids above one crore following his Season 5 heroics.
Season 6: Haryana Steelers to sign Monu Goyat for INR 1.51 crore
Star raider Monu Goyat was hired by the Haryana Steelers for INR 1.51 crore at the PKL Season 6 auctions.
Season 7: Telugu Titans to sign Siddharth Desai for INR 1.45 crore
Telugu Titans purchased Siddharth Desai at the PKL 7 auction. With 218 raid points in his rookie season with U Mumba, he had a fantastic campaign. His first-ever PKL campaign persuaded Telugu Titans to pay a staggering INR 1.45 crore—nearly 33 percent of their budget—to acquire Siddharth "Bahubali" Desai.
Season 8: INR 1.65 crore for Pardeep Narwal to U.P. Yoddha
At INR 1.65 crore, "Dubki King" Pardeep Narwal became the most expensive signing in PKL history when he signed for U.P. Yoddha. Since making his PKL debut in 2015, Narwal has played for three different teams after spending five seasons with the Patna Pirates.
Season 9: INR 2.26 crore for Pawan Kumar Sehrawat to Tamil Thalaivas
For Pro Kabaddi Season 9, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat became the first player in PKL history to earn two crores, as Tamil Thalaivas placed a record-breaking INR 2.26 crore bid to sign him.
Season 10: Telugu Titans to receive INR 2.605 crore from Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
Similar to Season 9, Pawan Sehrawat was the most expensive acquisition prior to Season 10 of Pro Kabaddi, having been signed by Telugu Titans with a record-breaking price during the auction.
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The Tamil Nadu, According to legend, Tamil Nadu is where kabaddi first appeared more than 4,000 years ago. The Buddha and the princes who performed to show off their prowess and win their brides were among their previous admirers.
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