PKL: Who is the most expensive player in Pro Kabaddi League history?
The most expensive player in PKL history is an Indian.
The Pro Kabaddi League has completed 11 editions since the league’s inception in 2014, and the 12th season is currently underway. The PKL has been a game-changer, providing young and experienced players a platform to showcase themselves and make a name on the big stage.
The Pro Kabaddi League auction has seen several players cross the 2 crore mark in the last few seasons. Iranian star all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui has been sold for over 2 Crores thrice in PKL, making him the first and only player to breach the 2 Crores mark three times in the auction.
On the other hand, star Indian all-rounder Pawan Sehrawat has been sold for over 2 Crores twice, while many other players have gotten 2 Crores or more deals once. On that note, let’s take a look at the most expensive player of PKL:
Who is PKL’s most expensive player?
Pawan Sehrawat is the most expensive player in Pro Kabaddi League history, having signed for Telugu Titans in PKL Season 10. The Indian raider was roped in by the Titans for ₹2.605 Cr, making him the most expensive player in PKL.
Earlier, he was signed by Tamil Thalaivas for ₹2.26 crore during the PKL Season 9 player auction, which is also the third most expensive buy in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League. Pawan has signed two deals worth Rs 2 crore and above in PKL, making him the only Indian player to achieve this feat.
Iran’s Mohammadreza Shadloui finds himself second on the list, having been snapped up by Puneri Paltan for ₹2.35 crore during the PKL Season 10 player auction.
Sachin Tanwar (₹2.15 crore to Tamil Thalaivas in PKL Season 11) and Maninder Singh (₹2.12 crore to Bengal Warriorz in PKL Season 11) are the next two players in the most expensive buys in PKL history.
Pawan Sehrawat’s PKL stats
Pawan Sehrawat is the third most successful raider of PKL. The Indian Captain has played 142 matches so far in the Pro Kabaddi League and scored 1,340 raid points. He also has 70 tackle points to his name.
Who is the most expensive player of PKL?
Pawan Sehrawat is the most expensive player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League.
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