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Auction ratings: Thalaivas 9/10, U Mumba 3/10
Debdatta Sengupta rates each team on how they have done in the 2019 PKL auctions.
PKL
PKL auction: Siddharth, Manjeet win big; Rishank, Monu drop in value
The auction for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7 was held on April 8 and 9. Here's a list of the players picked by each team and the bids they've attracted.
Kabaddi
IPKL latest fish in PKL-dominated kabaddi pond
It could be called a rival to the PKL, but the backers of the IPKL insist the demand for kabaddi means there is plenty of space for both leagues.
news - in kabaddi
Games & Thrones: How well do you know Indian sportspersons in politics?
From Pataudi to Tendulkar, several Indian sportspersons in past and present have ventured into politics. This election season, take our quiz to find out how well you know them.
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Auction ratings: Thalaivas 9/10, U Mumba 3/10
Debdatta Sengupta rates each team on how they have done in the 2019 PKL auctions.
Kabaddi
PKL auction: Siddharth, Manjeet win big; Rishank, Monu drop in value
The auction for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7 was held on April 8 and 9. Here's a list of the players picked by each team and the bids they've attracted.
news - in kabaddi
Key takeways: Rush for foreigners, smart spending
Sidharth Desai, emphasis on raider support and defence, the rise of the Iranians -- ESPN's key takeaways from day 1 of the PKL auction.
Kabaddi
Siddharth Desai, Nitin Tomar among top five buys during PKL auction
Siddharth Desai fetched the highest bid during the 2019 PKL auctions, with Telugu Titans getting the raider for Rs. 1.45 crore. Here are the top five buys from day 1.
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PKL auction recap: Siddharth Desai fetches biggest bid
Siddharth Desai fetched the biggest bid on Day 1 of the PKL auctions as Telugu Titans bought the raider for 1.45 crore. Here's a quick recap of the day.
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PKL Season 7 auction: Full list of players bought and their bids
The auction for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 7 was held on April 8 and 9. Here's a list of the players picked by each team and the bids they've attracted.
Kabaddi
Seven players to watch out for at PKL 7 auction
From youngsters like Siddharth Desai to accomplished names like Rahul Chaudhari and Nitin Tomar, here are the players to watch out for at the PKL 7 auction.
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PKL 2019 auction: All you need to know
From the big names retained to those up for grabs, here's all you need to know about the PKL Season 7 auction, held on April 8 and 9.
Kabaddi
The secret behind Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Kumar's rapid rise
Apart from their success, two of PKL's brightest upcoming players share the same kabaddi roots, the Future Kabaddi Heroes (FKH) program.
Kabaddi
PKL 7 auction in April, season starts in July
The auction for the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), which is set to commence in July, will he held on April 8 and 9 in Mumbai.
Kabaddi
Coach of the Year: Jaspal Rana, Randhir Sehrawat's big breakthroughs
From Jaspal Rana guiding the next generation of India's promising shooters to Sjoerd Marijne rediscovering his mojo with the women's hockey team, here are the nominees for the Coach of the Year award.
Kabaddi
Sehrawat, Narwal lead PKL 6 Team of the Tournament
Pardeep Narwal was dominant as ever but season 6 of the PKL will be remembered for the emergence of Pawan Kumar Sehrawat, Siddharth Sirish Desai and Nitesh Kumar.
Kabaddi
Six things we never thought we'd see in PKL 6
From Anup Kumar's shock retirement to Patna Pirates' failure to make the playoffs, here's a look at six things that no one saw coming in PKL 6.
Kabaddi
Sehrawat steals the show as Bengaluru win first PKL title
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat's exceptional raiding helped Bengaluru Bulls pull off a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Gujarat Fortunegiants 38-33 in the final of PKL 6.
Kabaddi
Gujarat defence faces tough task against Bengaluru attack in PKL final
The final of the PKL will be decided between the indomitable raiders of the Bengaluru Bulls and the powerful defenders of the Gujarat Fortunegiants, writes Manoj Bhagavatula.
Kabaddi
PKL 6 final: Five reasons why Gujarat start as favourites vs Bengaluru
Gujarat's overall consistency and defensive solidity are among reasons they will start as strong favourites against Bengaluru Bulls on Saturday.
Kabaddi
UP Yoddha's Nitesh Kumar-inspired resurgence not enough against Gujarat Fortunegiants
Nitesh Kumar's one-man show had taken UP Yoddha all the way to Qualifier 2 in the PKL but their raiders floundered against Gujarat Fortunegiants, who reached the PKL final for the second year in a row.
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PKL 6 Power Rankings: Pawan Kumar stays top, Ajay Thakur back in top 10
Pawan Kumar's dominant performances keep him on top, while Siddharth Desai and Rahul Chaudhari make big jumps in the latest PKL power rankings.
Kabaddi
Before the playoffs: Pirates sink, Bulls thunder, Atrachali rules
The league-stage matches showed that Patna missed Monu Goyat, Gujarat are not to be taken lightly, Bengaluru want to thank Pawan Kumar Sehrawat, and more.
Kabaddi
Ex-India captain Anup Kumar retires from kabaddi
Anup Kumar, who led India to Asian Games gold in 2014 and the World Cup win in 2016, announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday.
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Pro Kabaddi League, Season 6: Full Coverage
Stay updated with the latest news, results, schedule, points table and highlights from the Pro Kabaddi League Season 6.
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PKL 6 Power Rankings: Pardeep climbs into top 3, Rahul enters top 10
Pardeep Narwal has risen through the rankings while Deepak Niwas Hooda leads a bunch of four newcomers into the top 10, but who comes out on top?
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Pro Kabaddi League, Season 6: News, Schedule, Results, Points Table & Highlights
Stay updated with the latest news, results, schedule, points table and highlights from the Pro Kabaddi League Season 6.
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Sharda Ugra: How I fell in love with the Pro Kabaddi League
The PKL managed to turn an indigenous, working-class contact sport into a glitzy, accessible and highly entertaining package that has kept fans hooked since day one, writes Sharda Ugra.
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PKL Season 6 auctions: Full list of players bought and their bids
With the auctions for the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) complete, here is a list of the players picked by each team and the bids they've attracted.
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Kabaddi 101: Raid, defend, revive, repeat
From ubiquitous chants to Game of Thrones-like revivals, the Pro Kabaddi League has it all and more.
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Kabaddi, bloody hell! A beginner's guide to enjoying the PKL
Are you new to the sport, but curious to know what all the hype is about? Here is ESPN's definitive guide for all Pro Kabaddi League newbies.
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When a crore's a steal: Meet the new PKL big buys
Big money was spent on the first day of the Pro Kabbadi League auction, with six players being sold for over Rs 1 crore in Mumbai.
