Pro Kabaddi League is back on October 18, 2024, for the much-awaited 11th edition of the league.
The new season may be in store great dramatic experience for the viewers and fans along with the frills of fast and furious kabaddi action as the league reverts to the three city.
The matches are planned start setting off from the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex located in Hyderabad, and afterward get to the Noida and Pune venues.
PKL 2024 Schedule and Venues
- The tournament is going to open its doors between 18 October and 9 November in Hyderabad.
- The second leg will be organized in Noida Indoor Stadium from the 10th of November.
- The final leg is going to take place in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune, from December 3rd until the grand finale on December 24th.
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Match Timing
| Day | Match 1 Timing | Match 2 Timing |
|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
Squads of All 12 Teams
The whole squads of the 12 teams of PKL 2024 depict a planned strategy to attain victory through a blend of veterans and young guns.
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Bengal Warriorz
- Elite Retained Players: Vishwas S, Nitin Kumar
- New Young Talent: Shreyas Umbardand, Pankaj G.
- Key Auctions: Deepak Niwas Hooda
Bengaluru Bulls
- Elite Retained Players: Bharat, Mahender Singh
- New Young Talent: Aman Antil
- Key Auctions: Ashish Sangwan
Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Elite Retained Players: Naveen Kumar, Ravi Kumar
- New Young Talent: Arjun Patil
- Key Auctions: Manjeet Chhillar
Gujarat Giants
- Elite Retained Players: Pardeep Kumar, Rakesh Narwal
- New Young Talent: Harsh Rathod
- Key Auctions: Rohit Gulia
Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Elite Retained Players: Arjun Deshwal, Sunil Kumar
- New Young Talent: Maninder Bhagat
- Key Auctions: Sandeep Dhull
Patna Pirates
- Elite Retained Players: Sachin Tanwar, Rohit
- New Young Talent: Surjeet Singh
- Key Auctions: Ajay Thakur
Puneri Paltan
- Elite Retained Players: Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat
- New Young Talent: Pawan Rana
- Key Auctions: Rahul Chaudhari
Tamil Thalaivas
- Elite Retained Players: Ajinkya Pawar, Sagar Rathee
- New Young Talent: Kabir Deshmukh
- Key Auctions: Surender Nada
Telugu Titans
- Elite Retained Players: Siddharth Desai, Rajnish Dalal
- New Young Talent: Ravi Shetty
- Key Auctions: Parvesh Bhainswal
U Mumba
- Elite Retained Players: Abhishek Singh, Fazel Atrachali
- New Young Talent: Ravi Kumar
- Key Auctions: Pawan Sehrawat
UP Yoddhas
- Elite Retained Players: Nitesh Kumar, Surender Gill
- New Young Talent: Vinay Chaudhary
- Key Auctions: Monu Goyat
Haryana Steelers
- Elite Retained Players: Vikas Kandola, Vikash Khandola
- New Young Talent: Dinesh Rathore
- Key Auctions: Chandran Ranjit
Season Highlights and Expectations
Three-City Format Returns
Going back to the multi-city format means PKL is returning to its fan-centric approach.
Every city promises the league a packed house, hence a healthy atmosphere.
Competitive Line-Up
So, too, has the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 retained and created a good list of seasoned players for the young talents, which will be very delightful.
There are a few big names, like Naveen Kumar of Dabang Delhi K.C., Bharat of Bengaluru Bulls and Fazel Atrachali of U Mumba, who directly control their own teams.
Youth Talent on End
Most teams have come equipped to nurture young talent, which could create new energy for the season.
Ravi Shetty of Telugu Titans and Kabir Deshmukh of Tamil Thalaivas are certain to create some din on the big dais.
Key Matches to Look Out for
- Telugu Titans vs Bengaluru Bulls, October 18: This is he first fight encounter between two very strong team formations.
- U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, October 25: This fight between contenders who have been performing through the previous seasons should be interesting.
- Bengal Warriorz vs. Haryana Steelers (December 9): A match for a place in the playoffs is at stake.
Where to Watch
Viewers can catch the live action of the games on Star Sports Network and can also stream games on Disney+ Hotstar.
Regional language commentary will ensure more viewers tune in during the season.
When Pro Kabaddi League 2024 takes off, it will indeed be a season that will be full of excitement with the keen teams and thrilling set of matches.
Reference: Business Standard
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