The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 Player Auction concluded on June 1, 2025, with several notable developments:
Top Day 2 Signings
- Aanil Mohan emerged as the most expensive player on Day 2, with U Mumba acquiring the all-rounder from Himachal Pradesh for ₹78 lakh.
- Akash Shinde, a left raider from Bengaluru Bulls, was bought for ₹53.10 lakh, marking him as the second most expensive Day 2 acquisition.
- Uday Parte and Nitin Rawal were both secured by Jaipur Pink Panthers for ₹50.10 lakh and ₹50 lakh, respectively.
- Sandeep Kumar, a raider, was signed by U Mumba for ₹49 lakh.
- Gurdeep, an all-rounder, joined Puneri Paltan for ₹47.10 lakh.
- Dheeraj, a left cover, was acquired by Bengaluru Bulls for ₹40.20 lakh.
International Talent
- Mohammadreza Shadloui, an Iranian defender, set a new record by becoming the most expensive overseas player in PKL history, with Gujarat Giants purchasing him for ₹2.23 crore.
- Alireza Mirzaeian, also from Iran, was signed by Bengaluru Bulls for ₹14 lakh.
- Dong Geon Lee, a South Korean raider, returned to Bengal Warriorz for ₹13.50 lakh.
Notable Unsold Players
- Pardeep Narwal, a legendary raider and record-holder for most raid points in PKL history, went unsold during the auction.
Auction Highlights
- A total of 120 players were successfully auctioned over two days.
- Ten players crossed the ₹1 crore mark, reflecting the league’s growing commercial appeal.