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Before the tenth edition of Pro Kabaddi in 2023, UP Yoddhas have kept the majority of their players. Names of important players including Pardeep Narwal, Nitesh Kumar, and Sumit Sangwan were retained this time around.

Due to this, UP Yoddhas didn’t need to pursue many players at the auction that took place on the 9th and 10th of October. They just need a strong cover alongside a third raider, in addition to further acquired players to act as backup. In Pro Kabaddi 2023, the UP squad appears to be stronger, and they will strive to end their championship streak in the next year.

Many of the players at the auction cost a lot of money, and every club has now purchased a player for a sizable sum. Let’s discuss the two most costly players purchased by UP Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi 2023 auction.

Vijay Malik was added to the roster for 85 lakh INRs

Teams expressed interest in purchasing Vijay Malik after his name appeared in the auction following being let go by Dabang Delhi KC. In the end, it cost UP Yoddhas Rs 85 lakh to add Vijay Malik to their roster. The player that UP Yoddhas spent the highest money on at the PKL 10 auction was Vijay Malik.

Vijay has previously delivered strong performances with Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi KC. In UP Yoddhas, Vijay must assist Pardeep Narwal alongside Surender Gill, and his defence-related contributions might be crucial. In Raiding, Pardeep Narwal as well as Vijay Malik will reunite for the fans’ viewing pleasure.

Gurdeep was once again a part of UP Yoddhas’ squad when they purchased him for Rs 20 lakh during the PKL 10 auction. Gurdeep also participated for UP Yoddhas the previous year and frequently made an impression. Because of this, it came as an enormous shock when Gurdeep was let go; but, by bringing Gurdeep back, they have bolstered their defence once more.