The blockbuster Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai.

Over 500 players, including raiders, defenders and all-rounders, are set to go under the hammer in the Pro Kabaddi Season 12 Player Auction.

Ahead of the Season 12 Player Auction, a total of 83 players were retained across three categories: 25 in the Elite Retained Players (ERP) category, 23 in the Retained Young Players (RYP) category, and 35 in the New Young Players (NYP) category.

Meanwhile, all 12 teams will aim to rope in some of the biggest kabaddi stars to strengthen their squads for Season 12.

As the countdown begins for the PKL Season 12 Player Auction, here’s a look at the top players who will go under the hammer:

Pawan Sehrawat
Former Telugu Titans captain Pawan Sehrawat will be available in the PKL Season 12 Auction. Sehrawat broke his record as the most expensive player in PKL history when Telugu Titans bought him for INR 2.605 crore ahead of Season 10. He had earlier been picked by Tamil Thalaivas for INR 2.26 crore in the Season 9 Auction. With 1318 raid points in 139 matches, Sehrawat is expected to spark another bidding war.

Naveen Kumar
Star raider Naveen Kumar will enter the Pro Kabaddi League auction for the first time. Since making his PKL debut in 2018, Naveen has been an integral part of the Dabang Delhi K.C. outfit for six seasons. Having accumulated 1102 raid points in 107 matches, the PKL Season 8 winner will become the first player in league history to have scored 1000+ points with a single team before entering an auction.

Ashu Malik
Ashu Malik, one of the most consistent raiders in recent PKL seasons, will go under the hammer after being released by Dabang Delhi K.C. In the PKL Season 10 Auction, Ashu was retained for INR 96.25 lakh via the FBM (Final Bid Match) option. With 730 raid points in 91 games, several franchises will eye him to bolster their attack.

Arjun Deshwal
Arjun Deshwal, one of PKL’s top raiders, will go under the hammer this season. Initially signed by U Mumba for INR 8 lakh in the PKL Season 6 Auction, Deshwal was later acquired by Jaipur Pink Panthers for INR 96 lakh in Season 8. Known as the 'Raid Machine', Deshwal was pivotal in leading Jaipur to the PKL Season 9 title. With 1174 raid points in 114 games, he will attract strong bids.

Pardeep Narwal
Legendary raider Pardeep Narwal will be among the marquee names in the PKL Season 12 Auction after being released by Bengaluru Bulls. Nicknamed the 'Dubki King', Pardeep previously held the record for the highest auction bid when UP Yoddhas bought him for INR 1.65 crore in Season 8. With a record 1801 raid points, he remains one of the league's all-time greats.

Mohammadreza Shadloui
Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Shadloui has crossed the INR 2 crore mark in two consecutive PKL auctions. Nicknamed the ‘Showstopper’, he became the second-most expensive player in PKL history when Puneri Paltan signed him for INR 2.35 crore in Season 10. In Season 11, Haryana Steelers snapped him up for INR 2.07 crore. Shadloui played a key role in guiding both teams to their maiden titles and was named MVP in Season 11.

Maninder Singh
Veteran raider Maninder Singh has been released by Bengal Warriors ahead of the PKL Season 12 Auction. Previously bought back by Bengal for INR 1.15 crore using the FBM card, Maninder had been with the team since 2017. A central figure in their Season 7 title win, he is the second-highest raid points scorer in PKL history with 1528 points. Expect heavy interest in this experienced campaigner.

Fazel Atrachali
Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali will be one of the top defenders up for grabs. He remains the most expensive defender in PKL history, having been signed by Puneri Paltan for INR 1.38 crore in Season 9. Atrachali was also the first defender to breach the INR 1 crore mark, back in Season 6 with U Mumba. With 545 tackle points, he’s a proven game-changer in defence.

Vijay Malik
All-rounder Vijay Malik has been released by Telugu Titans. Since debuting in Season 5, Malik has become a reliable performer. In Season 11, he tallied 172 points in 22 matches and also contributed 11 tackle points. With 673 total points (581 raid and 92 tackle), Malik’s versatility will be valuable to any franchise.

Devank
Devank, one of the breakout stars of Season 11, will go under the hammer after an impressive season with the Patna Pirates. The youngster earned the Best Raider award with 301 raid points and 18 Super 10s in 24 matches. With his quick footwork and sharp instincts, Devank will be a hot property in the PKL Season 12 Auction.

Other Notable Names
Apart from the stars listed above, several top-tier players will also be part of the auction, including Sachin Tanwar, Akash Shinde, Bharat Hooda, Guman Singh and Shubham Shinde.

Stay tuned for all the updates from the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction - where teams will look to build their champion squads for a blockbuster season ahead.

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