UP Yoddha Players List & Full Squads, Pro Kabaddi League 2017: Yoddha Ready For Challenge in Debut Season

UP Yoddha is owned by GMR Group and has taken everyone by storm at the auction.

The UP Yoddha is one of the four new teams that joined Pro Kabaddi League ahead of season 5. Ahead of the auction, the Lucknow based outfit, which is owned by GMR Group, had an opportunity to make a priority pick. While the new teams like Haryana Steelers, Gujarat FortuneGiants, and Tamil Thalaivas acquired Surender Nada, Fazel Atrachali and Ajay Thakur, the Yoddhas did not pick any priority player.

Yoddha took the players’ auction by storm as they shelled out Rs 93 lakh to acquire the services of star raider Nitin Tomar, making him the most expensive player in the history of the league. Subsequently, they roped in a few experienced players in Rajesh Narwal, Jeeva Kumar, and Rishank Devadiga before spending on a bunch of youngsters.

The franchise also appointed former Patna Pirates coach Arun Singh, who has the experience of lifting the trophy, to guide its 18-man squad. Before the UP Yoddha takes up their first assignment, let us take a look at some the Indian gems that are likely to bring an element of surprise. Also read: Pro Kabaddi League 2017: Season 5 Returns Bigger And Better

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