PKL Auction 2025 LIVE: Follow all the highlights from Day 2 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 auction happening in Mumbai on Sunday.
Following a positive reception during its inaugural event, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is planning to host another edition of the Melbourne Raid in October–November. “We will most probably be repeating the Melbourne Raid initiative this year, too, especially when India’s cricket team plays the T20 series against Australia. It’s going to be a difficult … Read more
A highlight of the Player Auction ahead of season 12 of the Pro was the use of the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule which allows teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price. This time, an amendment was made for teams to opt to retain a released player … Read more
The Pro Kabaddi League has consistently attracted top foreign talent, with franchises investing heavily to add international experience to their squads. The PKL 12 auction promises more big spends as all 12 teams aim to strengthen their lineups. Here are the five most expensive international players in PKL history: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (Rs 2.35 crore) … Read more
Gujarat Giants has appointed veteran coach Jaivir Sharma as the new head coach ahead of the 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League. The Ahmedabad-based franchise has also named Varinder Singh Sandhu as assistant coach. The announcement comes just days before the PKL 2025 player auction, scheduled for May 31 to June 1 in Mumbai. … Read more
Defending Pro Kabaddi league champions Haryana Steelers retained a very stable core which helped it to clinch its maiden PKL trophy last season ahead of the 2025 PKL player auction. The reigning champion shocked everyone by releasing its defensive lynchpin and star all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh ahead of the auction, set to be held on … Read more
Bengal Warriorz has appointed Naveen Kumar as its new head coach ahead of Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the franchise announced on Friday. The player-turned-coach from Haryana boasts an impressive track record in the sport. He has represented India and won gold medals at multiple events, including the 10th South Asian Games … Read more
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 playoffs and final will take place at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune, from December 26 to December 29, 2024. The top two teams from the league stage will secure direct semifinal spots, while teams finishing third to sixth will compete in the eliminators on December … Read more
A man was killed and 13 others, including three children, were injured when a makeshift spectators’ gallery collapsed at a floodlit kabaddi tournament at Mallanayakanakatte village in Mandya district on Saturday night, according to a report in The Hindu. The deceased was identified as Papannachari, aged around 50. The injured are undergoing treatment at the … Read more
In 2010, young men in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, particularly those inclined towards sports, had two main career paths before them: joining the Armed Forces or the Police. This was true for much of the country, where budding athletes often looked to the Services for secure jobs along with the option of continuing to play sport. … Read more