The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is back for its 11th season with a new format, a shift in focus towards younger talent, and a renewed emphasis on versatility. This season, the league has seen a significant change in its dynamics, with teams focusing on acquiring younger, fitter athletes and emphasizing all-rounders. This has led to a new era in Kabaddi, where the legendary players of the past are being replaced by a fresh generation of stars.
The Bengaluru Bulls, a founding member of the Pro Kabaddi League, are back for Season 11 with a renewed focus on reaching the playoffs. The team has brought back star raider Pardeep Narwal, but will need to find a balance between their attack and defense to achieve success.
The Telugu Titans, a founding member of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), are looking to break their cycle of underperformance in the upcoming PKL season 11. With the return of their star raider Pawan Sehrawat and the appointment of experienced coach Krishan Kumar Hooda, the Titans are hoping to make a strong push for the playoffs.
The Chennai-based franchise Tamil Thalaivas has named Sagar as their captain for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League season 11. The defender, who was retained by the team, will lead the Thalaivas into the new season after a strong performance in the previous season, despite missing some matches due to injury. The team has also appointed a two-coach system with Udaya Kumar as the chief coach and Dharmaraj Cheralathan as the strategy coach. The Thalaivas secured the services of raider Sachin for a record-breaking price at the PKL 11 auction.
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 is set to begin on October 18th in Hyderabad with a clash between the Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls. The season will feature a three-city format, with matches taking place in Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune. Fans can watch the action live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 player auction saw 20 foreign players being picked by the 12 franchises. Iranian players dominated the selection, with Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh becoming the most expensive overseas buy, acquired by Haryana Steelers for Rs 2.07 crore.
The defending champion Puneri Paltan has made a bold move by releasing its star all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, but has retained the majority of its young Indian core, signaling a strong commitment to its academy system. The Pune-based team has retained the most players among the 12 teams participating in the upcoming PKL 11 auction.
