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Dubki King Pardeep Narwal Retires After Going Unsold in PKL Season 12 Auction

He plans to channel his experience into coaching to nurture the next generation of kabaddi players.

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Legendary Pardeep Narwal retires after going unsold in Pro Kabaddi League auction
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Overview

  • At 28, Narwal ends his decade-long PKL career as the league’s all-time leading raider with 1,801 points in 190 matches.
  • His tenure with Patna Pirates yielded three consecutive championships in Seasons 3 through 5.
  • Despite scoring over 100 points for Bengaluru Bulls last season, he admitted his signature “dubki” had lost its edge against prepared defenses.
  • His unselected status in the PKL Season 12 auction underscored growing concerns over his form and a league-wide shift toward younger talent.
  • Narwal has already begun training local youths and intends to pursue coaching roles to shape future kabaddi stars.