PKL 11: Patna Pirates retention list before auction

Published at :August 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Modified at :August 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM

The three-time champion team has retained only six players for PKL 11.

Patna Pirates, the most successful franchise in the history of Pro Kabaddi League has thrown many surprises with their PKL 11 retention list. Patna has won the PKL title thrice thanks to star raiders like Pardeep Narwal. Sachin Tanwar’s name also comes in this list, whose last season was very good. Despite a good season, they have let go of him and retained the likes of M Sudhakar and Sandeep Kumar in the raiding department.

Both were secondary raiders but have got the nod ahead of their Sachin. The 25-year-old has been one of the consistent performers in the league and season 10 saw him excel in do-or-die raids fishing the team out of troubled waters more often than not. The surprises existed in the defensive department as well with the release of Krishan Dhull.

With 78 tackle points, Krishan Dhull came in second in the battle for the orange band last season. The right-corner specialist was the focal point of the Pirates’ season-long quest, and he enjoyed the challenge of playing in major games. But he has been released into the Auction pool and they might want to get him back. It won’t be easy as both Sachin and Krishan are in the Category A bracket.

They could go for big bucks and the men in green may not be able to get both of them back. Patna Pirates known for steals in auction will look to execute it. Ankit was one such buy last season and the team reaped rewards with his performance at the left corner. Patna does have deep pockets but one has to wait and see if they or the Auction dynamics have the final say.

Retention List: (Remaining Purse: 3.59 cr)

Elite Players: Ankit Jaglan, Sandeep Kumar

Young Players: Manish Dhull

New Young Players: M Sudhakar, Abinand Subash, Kunal Mehta, Navdeep, Sahil Patil, Deepak Jaglan, Ayan Lochchab

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