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PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance to trounce Gujarat Giants 59-23 in their Pro-Kabaddi League in Pune on Thursday.

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Moein Shafaghi and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match in Pune on Wednesday.

Jaipur Pink Panthers pip Bengal Warriorz to clinch playoff berth

Jaipur Pink Panthers pip Bengal Warriorz to clinch playoff berth

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured their place in the PKL Season 11 playoffs with a gritty 31-28 win over Bengal Warriorz

PKL: Delhi survives Gujarat onslaught in dramatic tie

PKL: Delhi survives Gujarat onslaught in dramatic tie

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Parteek Dahiya scored a mind-boggling 20 points for Gujarat Giants but Dabang Delhi dug deep into their reserves to tie the game 39-39 and split points in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Noida on Wednesday.

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Pankaj Mohite and Bhavani Rajput produced solid shows as Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas played out a 29-29 draw in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

In the absence of Sehrawat, Narwal took charge of the raiding department, while a combined defensive performance inflicted an early 'all out' on the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers were trailing by six points 10 minutes into the game.

PKL: Patna Pirates roar back to winning ways

PKL: Patna Pirates roar back to winning ways

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Patna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance as they secured an impressive 40-27 win over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Monday.

PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ajit Chavan was in prime form for the U Mumba as he led his team to a thrilling 42-40 victory over the Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Patna Pirates made a remarkable comeback to beat UP Yoddhas 42-37 in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Hyderabad on Saturday.

PKL: Pink Panthers edge Puneri Paltans in a thriller!

PKL: Pink Panthers edge Puneri Paltans in a thriller!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Jaipur Pink Panthers managed to hold their nerve to secure their third consecutive win, clinching a thrilling contest against Puneri Paltan 30-28.

Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar is costliest buy on Day 1

Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar is costliest buy on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

PKL season 11 records highest number of crorepatis in league's history

PKL: Devank stars as Pirates stun Thalaivas in thriller

PKL: Devank stars as Pirates stun Thalaivas in thriller

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Patna Pirates rode the individual brilliance of Devank (25 points) as they came from behind to defeat Tamil Thalaivas 42-40 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League clash in Hyderabad on Friday.

PKL: Thalaivas cruise past Giants for third win of season

PKL: Thalaivas cruise past Giants for third win of season

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Narender Kandola starred with 15 points to lead Tamil Thalaivas to a dominating 44-25 win over Gujarat Giants, their third of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai welcomed the league to the state.

Thalaivas pull off last-second comeback against Panthers

Thalaivas pull off last-second comeback against Panthers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Tamil Thalaivas made a stunning comeback as they pulled off a tie in the dying seconds of the match against the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Pro Kabbadi: Jaipur edge UP Yoddhas in dramatic finish

Pro Kabbadi: Jaipur edge UP Yoddhas in dramatic finish

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Neeraj Narwal and Arjun Deshwal shone bright as Jaipur Pink Panthers prevailed over the UP Yoddhas 33-30 in a tightly contested Pro Kabaddi League match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Naveen's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team to third on the points table heading to Pune.

PKL 2022: Dabang Delhi crowned champions after beating Patna

PKL 2022: Dabang Delhi crowned champions after beating Patna

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Dabang Delhi KC beat Patna Pirates to become PKL Season 8 champions

Pro Kabaddi League player auction postponed

Pro Kabaddi League player auction postponed

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The organisers will announce fresh dates for the player auction in consultation with the PKL teams and broadcasters.

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'At a time when sports leagues are often smothered by the allure of spurious glamour, it is easy to forget what makes them so exciting in the first place: The sport itself.' 'At its core, the PKL has a fast-paced, engaging sport working for it.' 'Simply put, kabaddi, with its end-to-end action and oscillating fortunes, is almost never dull to watch,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Amitabh, Aishwarya-Abhishek enjoy Kabaddi

Amitabh, Aishwarya-Abhishek enjoy Kabaddi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan quashed separation rumours as they came together with Amitabh Bachchan to enjoy a kabaddi match on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the end, India emerged victorious with a 33-29 win, securing the coveted gold medal.

Pro Kabaddi League PIX: Warriors edge Yoddha in season opener

Pro Kabaddi League PIX: Warriors edge Yoddha in season opener

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

In other matches on the day, Telegu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas finished the match at 40-40, while U Mumba beat Bengaluru Bulls 46-30.

Narwal smashes all-time Pro Kabaddi League record

Narwal smashes all-time Pro Kabaddi League record

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The Patna Pirates used their FBM card to retain South Korean raider Jang Kun Lee at Rs 20.5 lakh, the release said.

Bengal Warriors lift maiden PKL title

Bengal Warriors lift maiden PKL title

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Naveen Kumar was brilliant once again with 18 raid points for Delhi but uncharacteristic errors cost their title hopes in front of a packed audience, including Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, at the EKA Arena by TransStadia.

Why did viewership for kabbadi fall?

Why did viewership for kabbadi fall?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'Why was PKL scheduled bang in the middle of festivals and big film releases?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes.

Pro Kabaddi PIX: Naveen Kumar stars in Dabang Delhi KC's wi

Pro Kabaddi PIX: Naveen Kumar stars in Dabang Delhi KC's wi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Kumar fetched 17 points and was the big difference in the tightly fought contest against U Mumba

Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan appoint Surjeet Singh as skipper

Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan appoint Surjeet Singh as skipper

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Singh, a defender, was part of the Paltan in Season 3.

Tendulkar welcomes 'Tamil Thalaivas' to Pro Kabaddi League

Tendulkar welcomes 'Tamil Thalaivas' to Pro Kabaddi League

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The Chennai franchise which is set to make it's debut in the fifth season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), has been named 'Tamil Thalaivas'.

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The India cricket captain was seen doing the 'ThighFi' as he opened the Mumbai leg of Season 7 of Pro Kabaddi, on Saturday.

Pro Kabaddi auction: 6 players cross Rs 1-crore mark

Pro Kabaddi auction: 6 players cross Rs 1-crore mark

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Iran's Fazel Atrachali, on Tuesday, became the first player in the history of Pro Kabaddi League to enter the 1 crore club after he was fetched by U Mumba, in the auctions, in Mumbai.

Abhishek Bachchan set to don new role, launch sports venture firm

Abhishek Bachchan set to don new role, launch sports venture firm

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Actor Abhishek Bachchan is keen to explore sports entrepreneurship more seriously after his stint as the owner of a team in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He is in the process of setting up a separate company to handle his ventures in the business of sports, which should be in place by the time the second season of the PKL takes off in March 2015.

Ready for bigger kabaddi extravaganza?

Ready for bigger kabaddi extravaganza?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Pro Kabaddi League will now have 12 teams, over 130 matches and 13 weeks of competition.

When it comes to sports sponsorship, cricket is still the king

When it comes to sports sponsorship, cricket is still the king

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

A true indicator of the country's fanatic obsession with cricket is that the player with the third highest endorsement value is someone who retired from the game in 2012: Sachin Tendulkar.

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The iconic player concluded a historic 15-year career, where he has led several teams to victory and grown the sport in the country.

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'If the appointment of Salman Khan helps promote sports in our country, then what's the harm?'

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