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The Pro Kabaddi League auction is set to get underway on May 30 and 31. By this time, each franchise would have briefly made an account of players who they might buy and also would have discussed their team strategies.
The teams will have plenty of choices to choose from as 422 players are set to go under the hammer. Out of the 422 players, a major part of players from Future Kabaddi Heroes will also take the big stage.
With so many future stars set to come into the fold, a number of veterans players ma miss out this time round. Here, we take at those players who could unsold in the upcoming auction.
#4 Rohit Rana
Rohit Rana, the player who is greatly remembered for wearing the black mask hasn't been in the best of form lately. The experienced customer, who played a crucial role in Jaipur Pink Panthers' title victory has also been riddled due to injuries.
Last season, he was forced to take up the role of a captain for Telugu Titans, which was not so successful at. Out of the 86 tackles he attempted last season, only 24 of them were successful, showing a severe dip in form.
As he seems to be past his prime and new cover defenders are moving up above the ranks, it is highly unlikely that Rana might find a franchise.
#3 Bajirao Hodage
Bajirao Hodage, the former Bengal Warriors and Patna Pirates cover defender had a season to forget, where he spent most part of the campaign warming the benches after picking up an injury.
After having a terrific season with the victorious Patna Pirates, he was reunited with Nilesh Shinde where the duo was expected to form a triumphant pair. However, things didn't go the way and Bajirao couldn't even make it to the starting line-up often.
He got to play only 11 matches where he made as many successful tackles out of 42 attempts. As Bajirao seems to have lost his golden touch, he may just find himself in a situation where there are no buyers for him in the auctions.
#2 Nilesh Shinde
Nilesh Shinde, the former Bengal Warriors captain was one of the stalwarts in defending, a few seasons back. However, with the passage of time, he has found it hard to score points and also guide the team.
Out of the 15 games he featured in last season, Shinde could manage only 24 points out of which four came through raiding. For a player who is known for his excellent ankle-holds, a meagre 20 points is not what their respective franchises would expect of him.
As teams are likely to prefer younger players than veterans, Nilesh Shinde who would turns 38 by the time the sixth edition gets underway, might not find any franchise.
#1 Joginder Narwal
Joginder Narwal, the left corner defender has been one of the most prominent players in the Kabaddi circuit. He has been a part of various franchises which includes Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltans and U Mumba.
The energetic defender hasn't been at his best all season long. Due to a knee injury, he could only play eight matches where he took only 9 points.
As he is on the wrong side of the thirties and has been injury-prone in recent times, teams may not want to risk signing him as it may prove to be costly if he suffers another injury half-way into the tournament.
