PKL Auction 2021: Full List of Foreign buys and New Young Players Draft

Bengaluru, August 30: The vivo Pro Kabaddi league is all set to make a return after two year's hiatus forced by the coronavirus pandemic. The PKL kicked off the build up for the tournament with the much anticipated three-day auction from August 29-31.

On day one of the auction in Mumbai, only four young players were drafted in by the franchises. However, day two of the auction saw many foreign buys ahead of the big domestic Category A auction, scheduled for Monday (August 30) evening.

Iranian duo Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh and Abozar Mohajer Mighani fetched the big bucks as the 12 franchises splashed the cash with players from Iran as expected being the most bought during first part of the day two of the PKL auction 2021.

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A total of 42 players from Iran, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kenya, Bangladesh, Nepal, Malaysia and Japan went under the hammer and 22 players were sold during the foreign players auction. Here is a look at which player ended in which franchise:

Foreign Buys with base price and sold price

The New Young Players Draft List

Mohit Goyat (Raider) - Puneri Paltan

Govind Gurjar (All-rounder) - Puneri Paltan

Prince (Defender) - Telugu Titans

Nitin Panwar (All-rounder) - UP Yoddha