Shameemudheen Tops Prime Volleyball League Season 5 Auction as Teams Acquire Key Players
The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) season 5 auction saw middle blocker Shameemudheen become the highest-paid player, secured by Kochi Blue Spikers for Rs 20 lakh. Other notable buys included Muhammad Nihal C K at Rs 19 lakh by Ahmedabad Defenders, and Shon T John and Jasjodh Singh at Rs 15.5 lakh each. Several teams acquired multiple players, including young talents from the Under-21 Guardians Trophy, highlighting the league's focus on nurturing grassroots volleyball.
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thehindu broke this story on 17 Aug, 03:25 pm. Other outlets followed.
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