Pro Kabaddi 2024: Who is the most expensive player in PKL 2024?

The Pro Kabaddi 2024 auction took place in August this year. All 12 teams brought some of the renowned PKL stars as well as new recruits during the auction. Pawan Sehrawat, the most expensive pick from Telugu Titans in PKL 10 for INR 2.63 crore, was retained by the Telugu Titans.

On that note, let's take a look at the top five most expensive players in PKL11.

Sachin Tanwar emerged as the most expensive player of Pro Kabaddi 2024, with Tamil Thalaivas securing his services for an impressive ₹2.15 crore. Tanwar, a key player for the three-time champions Patna Pirates over the past three seasons, is expected to bring a wealth of experience and skill to his new team.

Following closely, Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, a standout all-rounder from the defending champions Puneri Paltan, was purchased by Haryana Steelers for ₹2.07 crore.

Former U Mumba Raider Guman Singh was also a hot commodity, joining Gujarat Giants for ₹1.97 crore. Singh's offensive prowess will bolster the Giants' raiding department significantly.

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat, who previously commanded the highest bid in PKL history, was retained by Telugu Titans for ₹1.73 crore.

Bharat Hooda, former Bengaluru Bulls all-rounder, caught the eye of UP Yoddhas, who secured him for ₹1.30 crore, adding depth and versatility to their lineup.

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List of most expensive players in PKL history

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has seen some thrilling bidding wars over the years, with franchises sparing no expense to secure top talent. From seasoned players to emerging stars, each auction has raised the stakes, setting new records.

Here’s a season-wise list of the most expensive players in PKL history, showcasing the league’s biggest and boldest investments in kabaddi talents.

Most Expensive PKL Players Season-wise

1. Season 1 (2014): Rakesh Kumar - Patna Pirates - ₹12.80 lakh
2. Season 2 (2015): Hadi Oshtorak - Telugu Titans - ₹21.1 lakh
3. Season 3 (2016): No Auciton
4. Season 4 (2016): Mohit Chhillar - Bengaluru Bulls - ₹53 lakh
5. Season 5 (2017): Nitin Tomar - UP Yoddhas - ₹93 lakh
6. Season 6 (2018): Monu Goyat - Haryana Steelers - ₹1.51 crore
7. Season 7 (2019): Siddharth Desai - Telugu Titans - ₹1.45 crore
8. Season 8 (2021): Pardeep Narwal - UP Yoddhas - ₹1.65 crore
9. Season 9 (2022): Pawan Sehrawat - Tamil Thalaivas - ₹2.26 crore
10. Season 10 (2023): Pawan Sehrawat - Telugu Titans - ₹2.63 crore
11. Season 11 (2024): Sachin Tanwar - Tamil Thalaivas - ₹2.15 crore

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