Gujarat Giants is one of the four teams which entered the Pro Kabaddi League in its fifth season in 2016 and are not part of the eight founding teams of the league. They showed their prowess in the first two seasons, reaching the final twice, but on both occasions, losing out to core-group teams Patna Pirates and Bengaluru Bulls.
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They were coached initially by Manpreet Singh, the captain who first led Patna Pirates to their first-ever league title. However, the Giants got off the road in 2018-19 and finished eighth among 12 teams. In 2021-22, they were back in the playoffs, but once again lost track in the 2022-22=3 season.
They were coached initially by Manpreet Singh, the captain who first led Patna Pirates to their first-ever league title. However, the Giants got off the road in 2018-19 and finished eighth among 12 teams. In 2021-22, they were back in the playoffs, but once again lost track in the 2022-22=3 season.
Heading into the auction, the Rambir Singh Khokar-coached side retained Sonu, Manuj, Rakesh HS, Prateek Dahiya and Rohan Singh. In the auction, ageing Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali was their biggest pick for Rs 1.6 crore. Rohit Gulia, who was with them the last season was paid Rs 58.5 lakhs to reacquire his services.
Retained Players: Sonu (Raider), Manuj (Defender), Rakesh HS (Raider), Parteek Dhaiya (Raider), Rohan Singh (All-rounder)
Players bought in this year’s auction with their role and price
New Young Players: Their salaries are not disclosed
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Rohan Singh (All-rounder), Nitin (Raider)
Live Streaming and match details of Gujarat Giants
What is the home ground of the Gujarat Giants?
The Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad is the home ground of PKL franchise Gujarat Giants
How many matches will Gujarat Giants play at the Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad?
Gujarat Giants will play four games at the Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad. A total of 11 matches will be played at the venue.
When will the Gujarat Giants play their first game?
Gujarat Giants will begin their campaign on December 03, 2023, against the Tamil Thalaivas at the Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad.
When will Pro Kabaddi League 2023 reach Ahmedabad?
The PKL 2024 will start in Ahmedabad itself on December 02, 2023, with the first match between Gujarat Giants and Telugu Titans.
Where will the Gujarat Giants matches in PKL 2023 be telecast?
Gujarat Giants’s matches in PKL 2024 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network television channel in India.
Where can people livestream Gujarat Giants’s matches in PKL 2023?
People can livestream Gujarat Giants’s matches in PKL 2024 on the Disney Plus Hotstar app.