The stage is set for a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 Player Auction, scheduled for August 15-16 in Mumbai. With a total purse of ₹5 crore initially allocated to each team, strategic player retentions have already influenced the auction dynamics.
PKL teams have retained 88 players
A total of 88 players have been secured by teams through the Elite Retained Players (ERP), Retained Young Players (RYP), and Existing New Young Players (ENYP) categories. While fans are delighted to see the retention of stars like Ashu Malik, Naveen Kumar, Aslam Inamdar, and Arjun Deshwal, the auction will witness intense bidding for top talents like Pardeep Narwal and Maninder Singh.
Purse remaining for PKL 2024 teams
| PKL team | Purse remaining |
|---|---|
| Tamil Thalaivas | ₹2.57 cr |
| Bengaluru Bulls | ₹3.02 cr |
| Puneri Paltan | ₹2.12 cr |
| Telugu Titans | ₹3.82 cr |
| U Mumba | ₹2.88 cr |
| Patna Pirates | ₹3.59 cr |
| Bengal Warriors | ₹3.62 cr |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | ₹2.29 cr |
| U.P. Yoddhas | ₹3.16 cr |
| Dabang Delhi K.C | ₹2.66 cr |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹4.08 cr |
| Haryana Steelers | ₹2.32 cr |
Among the franchises, Gujarat Giants find themselves in a commanding position with a substantial ₹4.08 crore remaining in their purse. Puneri Paltan, meanwhile, have the lowest purse remaining, with ₹2.12 cr in their hand.
