PKL 10: List of NYP players nominated by franchises before auction

Players have been categorised on the basis of their last season's performance.

The 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to kick off with action scheduled for the 8th and 9th of September in Mumbai. This time, PKL's auction will see numerous top-notch players up for bidding. Each category in the PKL 10 auction has a different base prize, with Category A having a base prize of 30 lakh, Category B with 20 lakh, Category C with 13 lakh, and Category D with 9 lakh. More than 500 players will be part of the player pool for this season.

The auction not only provides opportunities for seasoned players but also opens doors for many talented young players. Every year, the auction witnesses the participation of numerous young talents who are selected and receive competitive bids. Once selected, these players display their skills and talents for their respective franchises. The PKL auction also has a special category for New Young Players, where young talents are chosen and sign contracts for a few years. Their future in the league depends on their performance, as they may either be retained or released.

Prior to the PKL 10 auction, all the teams have disclosed the list of their nominated New Young Players. Let's take a look at these players in each category.

Players nominated by all PKL 10 teams:

Bengal Warriors - Vaibhav Garje, Suyog Gayakar, R Guhan, and Prashant Kumar.

Bengaluru Bulls - Aman Antil, Rajnish, and Yash Huda.

Dabang Delhi - Manjeet Sharma, Ashish Narwal, Suraj Panwar, and Vijay.

Gujarat Giants - Prateek Dahiya and Rohan Singh.

Haryana Steelers - Monu Hooda, Naveen, Harsh, and Soni.

Jaipur Pink Panthers - Ankush Rathore, Devank, Ashish, and KS Abhishek.

Patna Pirates - Ranjeet Kumar, Anuj Kumar, Naveen Sharma, and T Yuvaraj.

Puneri Paltan - Aditya Shinde and Badal Singh.

Tamil Thalaivas - Narendra Kandola, Himanshu, and Jatin.

Telugu Titans - Vinay Redhu, Mohit Pahal, Mohit, and Nitin.

U Mumba - Pranay Rane, Sachin, Rupesh, and Shiva Thakur.

UP Yoddhas - Durgesh Kumar, Mahipal, and Anil Kumar.