Pro Kabaddi 2024 kicked off on October 18 in Hyderabad, with the Telugu Titans facing the Bengaluru Bulls in the opening match of PKL Season 11
At the PKL 11 auction earlier this year, teams spent big on players, especially all-rounders, who can perform both in attack and defense. With few quality all-rounders available, they secured huge deals. Keep an eye on the top five best all-rounders to watch in pro kabaddi 2024
Top 5 Best All-Rounders to Watch in Pro Kabaddi 2024
| Player | Team | Points in Last Season (PKL 2023/24) | Matches Played | Raid Points | Tackle Points | Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammadreza Shadloui | Haryana Steelers | 126 | 24 | 2 | 124 | Best Defender, 2 Super Raids |
| Pawan Sehrawat | Telugu Titans | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Only player with Super 10 & High 5 twice |
| Mohammad Nabibakhsh | Gujarat Giants | 28 | 21 | 18 | 10 | PKL 2019 Winner |
| Aslam Inamdar | Puneri Paltan | 168 (Total) | 22 | 142 | 26 | Captain of Puneri Paltan |
| Himanshu | Tamil Thalaivas | 37 | 16 | 16 | 21 | High 5 in Defense |
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1. Mohammadreza Shadloui, Haryana Steelers
Mohammadreza Shadloui became the most expensive foreign player in this year’s PKL Auction. The Haryana Steelers, last season’s runners-up, bought this left-corner all-rounder for ₹2.08 crore.
Shadloui played a key part in Puneri Paltan’s first-ever PKL title last season, scoring 126 points in 24 matches. He won the Best Defender award and also delivered two super raids. Haryana fans were thrilled when the team signed the Iranian star at the auction.
2. Pawan Sehrawat, Telugu Titans
Indian star all-rounder Pawan Sehrawat will once again captain the Telugu Titans in the Pro Kabaddi League. The Titans re-signed him during the auction earlier this year.
Sehrawat is the only player in PKL history to achieve both a Super 10 and a High 5 in a single match, a feat he has accomplished twice. This alone highlights his exceptional skills.
3. Mohammad Nabibakhsh, Gujarat Giants
After a disappointing PKL 10 season, Mohammad Nabibakhsh got another opportunity with the Gujarat Giants during the 2024 auction. Last season, he scored just 28 points in 21 matches.
It seemed like the team didn’t assign him a clear role last year, but coach Ram Mehar Singh might have a better strategy for the PKL 2019-winning all-rounder this season, which is why they brought him back.
4. Aslam Inamdar, Puneri Paltan
Puneri Paltan’s captain, Aslam Inamdar, led from the front last season, racking up 142 raid points and 26 tackle points. Known for his speedy raids, Inamdar also excels in defense with his ankle holds.
Inamdar has been one of Pune’s standout players in recent seasons, and it will be exciting to see if he can maintain his form in Pro Kabaddi 2024.
5. Himanshu, Tamil Thalaivas
Himanshu is a rising talent from the Tamil Thalaivas team. He was regularly featured last season, collecting 37 points from 16 matches. Impressively, 21 of those points came from defense, including a High 5.
The Thalaivas offered him another contract for season 11, and Himanshu will be looking to improve his game and aim for at least 50 points this year.
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