We examine the 2023 Pro Kabaddi League auction schedule, date, time, format, team-wise player purse, players list with price & live streaming details of PKL season 10
Pawan Sehrawat and Vikash Kandola made headlines last year when they became the highest-priced acquisitions in a PKL auction. It’s highly likely that this record may be surpassed in the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League 2023 auction.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2023 season 10 auction schedule, date, start time, players list with price, teams purse, live streaming telecast
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How will auction process work in 2023 Pro Kabaddi League?
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 auction is scheduled to span two days, taking place from 9th through 10th October. Notably, the bidding for the most sought-after players will occur on the first day, running from 8:30 PM IST to 10:30 PM IST. Although Tuesday’s starting time has not been disclosed yet, it’s expected to commence after 10 AM IST. On this day, players from categories C and D, as well as some from categories A and B, will also be up for bidding.
In the PKL Season 10 Player Auction, both Domestic and Overseas players will be categorized into four groups: A, B, C, and D. Within each category, players will be further sub-divided based on their roles as All-Rounders, Defenders, or Raiders. The Season 10 Player Pool is set to comprise over 500 players, including the 24 individuals who participated in the Khelo India University Games 2023 finals. Notable players like Pawan Sehrawat, Fazel Atrachali, and Vikash Kandola are also part of this exciting lineup.
we examine the base prices for each category:
Category A: INR 30 Lakh
B Category: INR 20 Lakh
Category C: INR 13 Lakh
D Category: INR 9 Lakh
OVERSEAS PLAYERS – CATEGORY A – ALL ROUNDERS
DOMESTIC PLAYERS – CATEGORY A – ALL-ROUNDERS
OVERSEAS PLAYERS – CATEGORY B – ALL-ROUNDERS
Star players like Fazel Atrachali, Mohammadreza Shadlou, and Maninder Singh fall into Category A and the Indian skipper, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat is categorized under B.
Know team-wise player purse balance ahead of the 2023 Pro Kabaddi League auction
The monetary allocation allotted to each franchise has seen an uptick, rising from INR 4.4 crore to INR 5 crore. Nevertheless, teams have already disbursed a portion of this allocation on their existing squad members. Each franchise has the flexibility to roster a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25 players for the upcoming season. Several teams have already secured the services of more than 10 players through retention.
we examine the remaining purse of each participating team ahead of the 2023 PKL auction:
| Team | Balance | Current Players |
| Bengal Warriors | ₹ 4,22,69,552 | 8 |
| Bengaluru Bulls | ₹ 2,99,38,470 | 9 |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | ₹ 3,12,69,552 | 9 |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹ 4,02,67,075 | 6 |
| Haryana Steelers | ₹ 3,13,34,552 | 12 |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | ₹ 87,95,802 | 12 |
| Patna Pirates | ₹ 3,09,60,545 | 10 |
| Puneri Paltan | ₹ 2,80,71,538 | 13 |
| Tamil Thalaivas | ₹ 2,43,64,164 | 14 |
| Telugu Titans | ₹ 3,44,62,733 | 9 |
| U Mumba | ₹ 2,69,98,360 | 13 |
| U.P. Yoddhas | ₹ 2,06,42,802 | 10 |
When & Where To Watch: live stream & TV coverage telecast
Day one of the PKL Auction will be broadcasted live on Star Sports 2 SD, Star Sports 2 HD, and Star Sports First channels, starting at 8:30 PM IST, preceded by a pre-auction show at 8 PM IST. Enthusiasts can also keep up with the auction action by streaming it live on Disney+ Hotstar. Furthermore, supporters can stay updated with the auction proceedings via the Pro Kabaddi website. However, on Tuesday, fans can exclusively follow the auction through the PKL website.
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