PKL 2024: Pro Kabaddi League franchises release players' retention list

The excitement is building for Kabaddi fever as the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is coming with its 11th season. With the player retention list announced by all teams, the stage is set for a thrilling player auction on August 15th and 16th.

This year's auction promises to be a blockbuster with some of the biggest names in kabaddi, like Pawan Sehrawat, Mohammadreza Shadlou, Maninder Singh, Pardeep Narwal, and Fazel Atrachali, going under the hammer. These star players, who weren't retained by their previous teams, will be hot properties.

While the big names grab the headlines, the foundation of every team lies in its core group of players. Several teams have shown faith in their young talent by retaining them, indicating a focus on building for the future. Players like Saurabh Nandal, Rakesh, and Jaideep, among others, have been given opportunities to shine and contribute to their teams' success.

On the other hand, some teams have opted to retain experienced players to provide leadership and stability. The likes of Arjun Deshwal, Naveen Kumar, and Rahul Sethpal bring a wealth of experience and can be crucial mentors for the younger players.

Interestingly, Tamil Thalaivas has decided to not retain any elite players, suggesting a complete overhaul of their squad. This bold move indicates a fresh start for the team and could lead to some exciting new combinations.

The player auction is always a high-stakes affair, and this year is no different. Teams will be carefully analyzing the talent pool and strategizing to build the best possible squad within their budget. Fans can expect a lot of drama, surprises, and unexpected deals as teams vie for the top players.

Players Retention List for All PKL 11 Franchises

Bengal Warriors

Existing New Young Players- Shreyas Umbardand, Aditya Shinde, Dipak Arun Shinde, Maharudra Garje
Retained Young Players- No retention
Elite Retained Players- Vishwas S, Nitin Kumar

Bengaluru Bulls

Existing New Young Players- Aditya Shankar Powar, Akshit, Arulnanthbabu, Parteek
Retained Young Players- Saurabh Nandal
Elite Retained Players- Ponparthiban Subramanian, Sushil, Rohit Kumar

Dabang Delhi KC

Existing New Young Players- Ashish, Himmat Anti, Manu, Yogesh
Retained Young Players- No retention
Elite Retained Players- Ashu Malik, Vikrant, Naveen Kumar

Gujarat Giants

Existing New Young Players- Nitin
Retained Young Players- Parteek Dahiya, Rakesh
Elite Retained Players- Balaji D, Jitender Yadav

Haryana Steelers

Existing New Young Players- Jaya Soorya, Hardeep, Shivam Patare, Vishal Tate
Retained Young Players- Jaideep, Mohit, Vinay
Elite Retained Players- Rahul Sethpal, Ghanshyam Magar

Jaipur Pink Panthers

Existing New Young Players- Abhijeet Malik
Retained Young Players- Ankush, Abhishek
Elite Retained Players- Arjun Deshwal, Reza Mirbagheri

Patna Pirates

Existing New Young Players- Abinand Subhash, Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M
Retained Young Players- Manish
Elite Retained Players- Ankit, Sandeep Kumar

Puneri Paltan

Existing New Young Players- Dadaso Pujari, Nitin, Tushar, Vaibhav Balasaheb
Retained Young Players- Aditya Shinde, Akash Shinde, Mohit Goyat, Aslam Inamdar, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite
Elite Retained Players- Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri

Tamil Thalaivas

Existing New Young Players- Nitesh Kumar, Nitin Singh, Ronak, Vishal Chahal
Retained Young Players- Narender, Sahil, Mohit, Aashish, Sagar, Himanshu, Abhishek M
Elite Retained Players- No retention

Telugu Titans