Pro Kabaddi 2024: Full list of Bengal Warriorz players for PKL 2024 ft. Maninder Singh & Fazel Atrachali

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 auction brought significant changes and strategic decisions for all participating teams, and the Bengal Warriorz were no exception. With a mission to rebound from their recent playoff drought, the Bengal Warriorz made some crucial moves to bolster their squad for Pro Kabaddi Season 11.

The two-day auction in Mumbai saw a flurry of activity, as teams sought to assemble the best possible line-ups for the upcoming season. The Warriorz, who have previously tasted victory in PKL 2019, have been keen to re-establish their dominance by revamping their team with a mix of experienced stalwarts and promising new talent.

One of the standout aspects of the Bengal Warriorz's strategy was their focus on strengthening their defense while retaining key players who can lead the charge on the mat.

Their notable purchases included established names such as Fazel Atrachali and the retention of their captain, Maninder Singh, who has been instrumental in their previous successes. The team made investments in both seasoned players and emerging talents, ensuring a well-rounded squad ready to compete fiercely in the new Pro Kabaddi season.

During the auction, the Bengal franchise made several key acquisitions:

Fazel Atrachali - Defender (INR 50 lakh)

Maninder Singh - Raider (FBM INR 1.15 crore)

Chai-Ming Chang - Raider (INR 13 lakh)

Nitesh Kumar - Defender (INR 13 lakh)

Mayur Jagannath Kadam - Right cover defender (INR 30.20 lakh)

Praveen Thakur - Left cover defender (INR 13 lakh)

Sambhaji Wabale - Right cover defender (INR 12.90 lakh)

Hem Raj - Right corner defender (INR 9 lakh)

Akash B Chavhan - Raider (INR 9 lakh)

Arjun Rathi - Raider (INR 41 lakh)

Vaibhav Bhausaheb Garje - Right cover defender (INR 20 lakh)

Sagar Kumar - All-Rounder (INR 13 lakh)

Pranay Vinay Rane - Raider (INR 13 lakh)

The Bengal Warriorz allocated a total of INR 4.90 crore for their budget.

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Bengal Warriorz complete squad ahead of Pro Kabaddi 2024

Raiders: Vishwas S, Nitin Kumar, Maharudra Garje, Sushil Kambrekar, Maninder Singh, Chai-Ming Chang, Akash B Chavhan, Arjun Rathi, Pranay Vinay Rane.

Defenders: Shreyas Umbardand, Aditya S. Shinde, Manjeet, Deep Kumar, Deepak Arjun Shinde, Yash Malik, Fazel Atrachali, Nitesh Kumar, Praveen Thakur, Mayur Jagannath Kadam, Sambhaji Wabale, Hem Raj.

All-rounders: Sagar Kumar.