PKL Auction 2024: UP Yoddhas Complete Squad, New Purchases, Price, Retained Players

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In the last Pro Kabaddi League season, UP Yoddhas performed consistently but struggled to break into the top tier. With key players like Pardeep Narwal leading the charge, they made it to the playoffs but were eliminated before the final, signaling the need for improvement in their strategy and defense.

UP Yoddhas have spent nearly INR 3 Crore in the auction and their most expensive player has been the all-rounder Bharat Hooda who was bought for 1.3 Cr. Let's take a look at their purchases and complete squad below.

UP Yoddhas New Purchases

Bharat Hooda (All-Rounder, Rs 1.3cr)
Bhavani Rajpu (Raider, Rs 45 lakh)
Sahul Kumar (Defender, Rs 30 lakh)
Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (Defender, Rs 25 lakh)
Mahender Singh (Defender, Rs 21.40 lakh)
Heidarali Ekrami (Raider, Rs 19.10 lakh)
Akshay R Suryawanshi (Raider, Rs 12.90 lakh)
Vivek (All-Rounder, Rs 9 lakh)

UP Yoddhas Retained Players

Sumit (Defender)
Ashu Singh (Defender)
Hitesh (Defender)
Gagana Gowda HR (Raider)
Shivam Chaudhary (Raider)

UP Yoddhas Complete Squad

Raiders:

Heidarali Ekrami
Bhavani Rajpu
Akshay R Suryawanshi
Gagana Gowda HR
Shivam Chaudhary

Defenders:

Sahul Kumar
Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi
Sumit
Ashu Singh
Hitesh

All-Rounders:

Bharat Hooda
Mahender Singh
Vivek

UP Yoddhas made their debut in the Pro Kabaddi League during Season 5 in 2017, immediately making an impact as a competitive team. Led by experienced raiders like Rishank Devadiga and Nitin Tomar, they showcased strong performances throughout their inaugural season.

The team's balanced approach in both raiding and defense helped them secure a playoff spot in their very first outing, establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league. Although they fell short of reaching the final, UP Yoddhas earned respect for their resilience and skill, laying a solid foundation for future seasons in the PKL.