Countdown For Kabaddi Action Begins: PKL Announces Season 12 Dates
Mashal Sports has officially announced that Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 will kick off on Friday, August 29, continuing the momentum from eleven successful editions. Reigning champions Haryana Steelers are set to defend their title in a season anticipated to be the most competitive yet, especially following a historic player auction that saw 10 players cross the ₹1 crore mark. With renewed squads and rising fan excitement, PKL promises a high-octane spectacle when it returns later this year
Pro Kabaddi League 12 Auction: 10 Crorepatis Highlight Day 1, Aanil Mohan Scripts History On Day 2
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction concluded with high-octane bidding action over the weekend in Mumbai. Iranian star Mohammadreza Shadloui emerged as the top buy, joining Gujarat Giants for ₹2.23 crores, while Indian raider Devank Dalal followed closely at ₹2.205 crores with Bengal Warriorz. The auction saw the successful implementation of the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule and witnessed fresh faces like Aanil Mohan making history, as U Mumba secured the Himachal all-rounder for a record ₹78 lakhs in Category D — the highest ever for that category.
Pro Kabaddi League Announces Player Retention Ahead Of Season 12 Auction
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Auction will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. With 83 players retained and 500+ up for grabs, including stars like Naveen Kumar, Pawan Sehrawat, and Fazel Atrachali, franchises aim to build stronger squads with a ₹5 crore purse.