PKL 12: Top five all-rounders to watch out for at auction

These all-rounders are expected to fetch big bucks at the PKL 12 Auction.

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 player auction is around the corner and is scheduled to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. Several big names were released by PKL teams ahead of the auction, and some star all-rounders also feature on the list.

The all-rounders bring added value to all the Pro Kabaddi League teams as they can come in handy in any given situation. The players contribute points to the team’s tally as both defenders and raiders. Thus, teams will look to add some valuable all-rounders to their teams, hoping to bolster their squad for the upcoming edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.

On that note, let’s take a look at the top five all-rounders to watch out for at the PKL 12 auction:

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Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibaksh

Iran all-rounder Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibaksh has had a poor outing with the Gujarat Giants over the last couple of seasons. He earned 11 and 28 points in PKL Season 11 and 10, respectively. Nabibaksh is an experienced player and has had two great seasons with the Bengal Warriorz, bagging 230 points from 43 matches across two seasons.

Overall, the Iranian all-rounder has earned 305 points (222 raid points and 83 tackle points) across five seasons in the Pro Kabaddi League. Despite his poor outing in the last two editions, Nabibaksh is one of the all-rounders to watch out for in the PKL Auction as he brings plenty of experience.

Ankit Jaglan

Ankit Jaglan is one of the newest faces in the Pro Kabaddi League, having made his debut in season 10 with the Patna Pirates. He has earned 145 points across two PKL seasons with the Pirates. The Patna-based franchise released Ankit ahead of the upcoming PKL Auction, making him an all-rounder to watch out for.

With teams looking to invest in consistent performers, Ankit will be a prospect who’ll be on the wishlist of multiple teams. He is also a youngster who will boost his chances of getting many attractions at the Pro Kabaddi League Auction.

Vijay Malik

Vijay Malik was a shocking release by Telugu Titans despite the player having a fabulous season with the Pawan Sehrawat-led franchise. He earned 183 points from 22 matches in the previous edition of the Pro Kabaddi League, making him among the star performers last season.

Vijay carries ample experience on his back, having played for four PKL teams in seven seasons. He started his PKL career with Patna Pirates in 2017 and served the club for two seasons. The Indian all-rounder then joined Dabang Delhi for three seasons, UP Yoddhas, and Telugu Titans for one season each.

Vijay Malik has earned 673 points (581 raid points and 92 tackle points) overall in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League. Considering the player is in really good form, the teams will look to spend big money on him.

Nitin Rawal

Nitin Rawal, another Indian all-rounder who has great exposure in the Pro Kabaddi League since making his debut for the Jaipur Pink Panthers in 2017. He played for the Panthers for four seasons before joining the Haryana Steelers for PKL Season 9. Nitin served the Bengaluru Bulls in the previous edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.

The Indian player has 311 points (144 raid points and 167 tackle points) in PKL across six seasons. The teams will have their eyes set on Nitin Rawal as the Indian all-rounder is one who can perform as a raider as well as a defender. He brings added value to the team and contributes in all areas of the game.

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Mohammadreza Shadloui

Mohammadreza Shadloui is expected to be the costliest overseas pick at the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 player auction after being released by defending champions Haryana Steelers. He had a great run with the Sleeters last year, having earned 139 points (82 tackle points and 57 raid points) from 24 matches. The Iranian all-rounder was instrumental in the Haryana-based franchise’s title run.

Shadloui played for Patna Pirates in PKL Season 8 & 9 and got 183 points from two seaons. In PKL Season 10, the overseas player earned 126 points from 24 matches with Puneri Patan. Overall, he has earned 448 points (94 raid points and 354 tackle points) from 92 matches.

The Iranian player has two consecutive PKL titles to his name, having won the trophy with Puneri Paltan in PKL 10 and Haryana Steelers in PKL 11. He has contributed in both raiding and defending departments, making him the most exciting all-rounder to watch out for in the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League Auction.

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