The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has become one of the most popular sporting events in India since its inception in 2014. It has not only revitalized the age-old sport of kabaddi but has also provided a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills.
One of the most anticipated events in the PKL calendar is the auction, where teams vie to build a formidable squad for the upcoming season. The 2023 PKL Auction was no exception, with teams going all out to secure the best players. In this article, we’ll delve into the highlights of the auction and take a look at the remaining auction purse of all 12 teams.
The Pro Kabaddi 2023 Auction will take place on October 9 and 10 in Mumbai. Twelve teams, namely Gujarat Giants, Telugu Titans, Bengal Warriors, Bengaluru Bulls, U Mumba, Tamil Thalaivas, UP Yoddhas, Haryana Steelers, Dabang Delhi KC, Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, and Jaipur Pink Panthers, will participate in the mini-auction.
Pro Kabaddi League organizers have announced that each team will have a maximum purse value of ₹5 crore for the 10th edition of the tournament this year. Here is the remaining purse value of all 12 teams.
Remaining purse value of 12 teams ahead of Pro Kabaddi 2023 Auction
Gujarat Giants and Bengal Warriors have the highest auction purse. While Bengal is left with ₹4.2 crore, Gujarat has around ₹4 crore in their purse. Defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers retained quite a few players from their previous squad. As a result, they are left with only ₹87.95 lakh.
Here is the full list:
UP Yoddhas: ₹2.06 crore
U Mumba: ₹2.69 crore
Telugu Titans: ₹3.44 crore
Tamil Thalaivas: ₹2.44 crore
Puneri Paltan: ₹2.81 crore
Patna Pirates: ₹3.10 crore
Jaipur Pink Panthers: ₹0.87 crore
Haryana Steelers: ₹3.13 crore
Gujarat Giants: ₹4.03 crore
Dabang Delhi KC: ₹3.13 crore
Bengaluru Bulls: ₹2.99 crore
Bengal Warriors: ₹4.23 crore
How many players does each team have before the Pro Kabaddi 2023 Auction?
As per the Pro Kabaddi League rules, each team must have a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 25 players in the squad at the end of the auction. Here’s a list of the number of players each team has:
UP Yoddhas: 10
U Mumba: 13
Telugu Titans: 9
Tamil Thalaivas: 14
Puneri Paltan: 13
Patna Pirates: 10
Jaipur Pink Panthers: 12
Haryana Steelers: 12
Gujarat Giants: 6
Dabang Delhi KC: 9
Bengaluru Bulls: 9
Bengal Warriors: 8
Several big names will go under the hammer at the Pro Kabaddi 2023 auction. It will be interesting to see which teams sign them.
