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Kabaddi, often dubbed the ‘game of the masses,’ holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts in India. The fervor for this high-energy contact sport has only grown with time, and the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has played a pivotal role in elevating the sport to new heights. As we gear up for the eagerly anticipated 10th season of Pro Kabaddi League, fans are in for a thrilling ride that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. In this blog, we will look at PKL 2023 teams & its squads.
Originally scheduled for September 2023, the start of the PKL 2023 was postponed to December 2, 2023. The delay only added to the excitement, with fans eagerly awaiting the showdown between their favorite teams. The action-packed matches will be broadcast on TV and the Disney+Hotstar app, ensuring that Kabaddi enthusiasts won’t miss a single moment of the intense competition.
PKL 2023 Teams
The 2023 season will witness 12 formidable teams, each vying for the coveted title. These teams represent various regions of India and boast a roster of exceptional talent. The player selection process, often marked by intense auctions, determines the fate of these franchises. The 12 participating teams include Bengal Warriors, Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi K.C, Gujarat Giants, Haryana Steelers, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans, U Mumba, and UP Yodha.
The competition is set to be fierce as these teams battle it out in different venues across the country. The journey to the finals is laden with thrilling encounters, and it is during this climax that the champions will emerge.
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Here is the list of players of all the teams, which will help you plan your days and evenings to catch the live action. The league is not just a sporting event; it’s a celebration of a sport that holds a special place in the hearts of millions. So, mark your calendars and get ready to cheer for your favorite teams, as PKL 2023 Season 10 promises to be a thrilling journey filled with fierce tackles, daring raids, and unforgettable moments. The countdown to December 2nd has begun, and we can’t wait to see which team will emerge victorious as the PKL 2023 champion.
List of Squads in PKL 2023
Bengal Warriors
– Retained Players: Vaibhav Bhausaheb Garje, R Guhan, Suyon Baban Gaikar, Parshant Kumar
– New Players Bought: Maninder Singh, Nitin Rawal, Shubham Shinde, Shrikant Jadhav, Chai-Ming Chang, Aslam Thambi, Bhoir Akshay Bharat, Akshay Kumar, Akshay Bodake, Nitin Kumar, Vishwas S
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Bengaluru Bulls
– Retained Players: Neeraj Narwal, Bharat, Saurabh Nandal, Yash Hooda
– Players bought: Vishal, Vikash Khandola, Ran Singh, Md. Liton Ali, Piotr Pamulak, Ponparthiban Subramanian, Sunder, Surjeet Singh, Abhishek Singh, Banty, Monu, Ankit, Sushil, Rakshit, Rohit Kumar
Dabang Delhi
– Retained Players: Naveen Kumar, Vijay, Manjeet, Ashish Narwal, Suraj Panwar
– New Players Bought: Vishal Bhardwaj, Sunil, Ashu Malik, Meetu, Nitin Chandel, Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav, Akash Prasher, Vikrant, Felix Li, Yuvraj Pandeya, Mohit
Gujarat Giants
– Retained Players: Manuj, Sonu, Rakesh, Rohan Singh, Parteek Dahiya
– New Players Bought: Fazel Atrachali, Rohit Gulia, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Arkam Shaikh, Sombir, Vikas Jaglan, Sourav Gulia, Deepak Rajender Singh, Ravi Kumar, More GB, Jitendar Yadav, Nitesh, Jagdeep, Balaji D
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Haryana Steelers
– Retained Players: K Prapanjan, Vinay, Jaideep, Mohit, Naveen, Monu, Harsh, Sunny
– New Players Bought: Siddharth Desai, Chandran Ranjit, Hasan Balbool, Ghanshyam Magar, Rahul Sethpal, Himanshu Chaudhary, Ravindra Chauhan, Ashish, Mohit
Jaipur Pink Panthers
– Retained Players: Sunil Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Ajith Kumar V, Reza Mirbhageri, Bhavani Rajput, Sahul Kumar, Ankush, Abhishek KS, Ashish, Devank
– New Players Bought: Amir Hossein Mohammadmaleki, Shashank B, Lucky Sharma, Lavish, Navneet, Rahul Chaudhari, Sumit
Patna Pirates
– Retained Players: Sachin, Neeraj Kumar, Manish, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Naveen Sharma, Ranjit Venkatramana Naik, Anuj Kumar
– New Players Bought: Manjeet, Zheng-Wei Chen, Daniel Odhiambo, Rohit, Sajin Chandrasekar, Krishan, Ankit, Deepak Kumar, Mahendra Choudhary, Sandeep Kumar, Rakesh Narwal, Sanjay
Puneri Paltan
– Retained Players: Abhinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, Sanket Sawant, Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Akash Shinde, Badal Singh, Aditya Shinde
– New Players Bought: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyanneh, Vahid Rezaeimehr, Ahmed Mustafa Enamdar, Ishwar, Hardeep
Tamil Thalaivas
– Retained Players: Ajinkya Pawar, Sagar, Himanshu, M Abhishek, Sahil, Mohit, Aashish, Narender, Himanshu, Jatin
– New Players Bought: Himanshu Singh, Selvamani K, Ritik, Masanmutu Lakshnanan, Satish Kanan, Amirhossein Bastami, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi
Telugu Titans
– Retained Players: Parvesh Bhainswal, Rajnish, Mohit, Nitin, Vijay
– New Players Bought: Pawan Sehrawat, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Milad Jabbari, Shankar Bhimraj Gadai, Omkar R. More, Gaurav Dahiya, Mohit, Ajit Pandurang Pawar, Robin Chaudhary
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U Mumba
– Retained Players: Surinder Singh, Jai Bhagwan, Rinku, Heidarali Ekrami, Shivam, Shivansh Thakur, Pranay Vinay Rane, Rupesh, Sachin
– New Players Bought: Girish Maruti Ernak, Mahendra Singh, Guman Singh, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Alireza Mirzaeian, Rohit Yadav, Kunal, Visvanath V, Saurav Parthe
UP Yoddhas
– Retained Players: Pardeep Narwal, Nitesh Kumar, Sumit, Ashu Singh, Surender Gill, Anil Kumar, Mahipal
– New Players Bought: Vijay Malik, Samuel Wafala, Helvic Wanjala, Harendra Kumar, Gulveer Singh, Gurdeep, Kiran Laxman Magar, Nitin Panwar
The season opener will reignite the intense rivalry between Gujarat Giants and Telugu Titans, setting the tone for what promises to be a riveting season. The league boasts a lineup of top kabaddi stars, including Pawan Sehrawat, Fazel Atrachali, Ajinkya Pawar, and Naveen Kumar, who are ready to enthrall fans with their extraordinary skills in high-octane clashes on the opening weekend.
The Pro Kabaddi League 2023 is not just a sporting event; it’s a celebration of a beloved sport, and it’s time for fans to come together to cheer for their favorite teams and players. As the countdown begins, kabaddi enthusiasts can hardly wait for the action to unfold, and it’s safe to say that the PKL 2023 Season 10 is set to be an unforgettable journey filled with fierce competition, thrilling moments, and boundless excitement.
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