The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024-25 season is set to kick off on October 18, following a blockbuster auction held in New Delhi on August 15. Teams splashed out big money to secure players they believe will strengthen their squads. However, some veteran players, with long-standing legacies in the tournament, went unsold, and their absence will be felt in the upcoming season.
3 players who will be miss in PKL 2024-25
Rahul Chaudhari
Legendary raider Rahul Chaudhari, who earned the Best Raider award while playing for the Telugu Titans in Season 4, is notably absent from PKL Season 11. A key player in the Jaipur Pink Panthers’ PKL 9 championship victory, he featured in only four matches last season. With no team picking him up in this year’s auction, Rahul officially announced his retirement from the league. Over his illustrious PKL career, he played 154 matches, amassing an impressive 1,045 raid points, including 25 super raids and 42 super-10s.
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Ran Singh
Veteran player Ran Singh last played for Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 10. Despite his experience and skills, no team picked him in the PKL 11 auction. Last season, he scored 27 points in 14 matches for Bengaluru Bulls. During his career in PKL, Ran Singh has scored 405 runs in 156 matches.
Vishal Bhardwaj
Vishal Bhardwaj went unsold in the PKL 2024 auction. He was part of Dabang Delhi in the previous season, but the team did not retain him before the auction. Among the top defenders, Vishal Bhardwaj played 19 matches in the PKL Season 10, earning 38 points. His overall career statistics include 324 tackle points in 118 matches, with 21 high-5s and 36 super tackles.
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