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Key Points

The Prime Volleyball League Season 4 auction saw intense bidding wars across multiple franchises. Jerome Vinith emerged as the headline attraction after being signed by Chennai Blitz in a high-profile platinum category selection. Various teams strategically acquired talent, with players like Vinit Kumar and Shameemudheen fetching significant bids. The auction highlighted the growing competitive landscape of professional volleyball in India.

Key Points: Jerome Vinith Tops PVL Season 4 Auction at Chennai Blitz

  • Jerome Vinith bags highest platinum category bid for Chennai Blitz
  • Calicut Heroes secure local talent Shameemudheen
  • Kochi Blue Spikers acquire Vinit Kumar for Rs 22.5 lakh
  • Multiple teams make strategic player acquisitions
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PVL Season 4 Auction: Jerome Vinith bags highest bid, set to play for Chennai Blitz

Volleyball stars like Jerome Vinith and Vinit Kumar fetch top bids in Prime Volleyball League Season 4 auction across multiple teams

"After a bidding war between multiple franchises - PVL Auction Report"

Kozhikode, June 8

Jerome Vinith C grabbed the spotlight at the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Season 4 auction in Kozhikode on Sunday, emerging as one of the most expensive picks in the platinum category after being signed by the Chennai Blitz. Hometown franchise, the Calicut Heroes secured local talent Shameemudheen for Rs 22.5 lakh, while the Kochi Blue Spikers snapped up Vinit Kumar for the same amount.

After a bidding war between the Chennai Blitz, Bengaluru Torpedoes and Kolkata Thunder Bolts, Vinit, who had earlier played for Calicut Heroes, was bought for Rs 22.5 lakh by Chennai. M Ashwin Raj and Sameer Chaudhary (Right to Match) for Rs 8 lakh each were the other two buys for Chennai from the Platinum category.

Apart from Shameemudheen, Calicut Heroes also secured the services experienced setter Mohan Ukkrapandian (Right to Match) and Santhosh S for Rs. 8 lakh respectively.

Vinit Kumar who went to Kochi Blue Spikers for Rs 22.5 lakh was joined by Amal K Thomas for Rs 6.5 lakh, while Jasjodh Singh was picked up from the Gold category for a whopping Rs 14.75 lakh.

Ahmedabad Defenders shelled out Rs 11.5 lakh to retain the services of Shon T John (Right to Match), followed by Angamuthu and Akhin GS, who joined him for Rs 11 lakh and Rs 10.5 lakh respectively.

Aayush was Delhi Toofans’ costliest buy from the platinum category for Rs 9 lakh.

In the gold category, George Antony joined the Delhi squad for Rs 5 lakh while Mannat Choudhary joined for Rs 6.5 lakh.

Hyderabad Black Hawks secured the services of Shikhar Singh for Rs 16 lakh from the Platinum category while Aman Kumar and Deepu Venugopal were picked up for Rs 11.5 and Rs 5.75 lakh respectively.

Karthik A and Lad Om Vasant were picked by the Mumbai Meteors for Rs 8 lakh each in the Platinum category while, in the Gold category, Mumbai got Vipul Kumar (Right to Match) for Rs 6.25 lakh and Sonu and Nikhil for Rs 5 lakh each.

Prince and Ramanathan will feature for the debutants, Goa Guardians in the league after being picked for Rs 8 lakh each from the platinum category. Amit Chhoker will also join them as he was bought for Rs 5 lakh.

Bengaluru Torpedoes joined the party late, picking up Jishnu PV for a whopping 14 lakh from the Gold category while Joel Benjamin J was picked up for Rs 6.5 lakh. Ibin Jose and Rohit Kumar also followed them in the squad shorty for Rs 5 lakh each.

Pankaj Sharma was bought by Kolkata Thunder Bolts for Rs 6 lakh in the gold category. He was joined by Srajan Shetty for Rs 5 lakh shortly after.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Wow! Chennai Blitz really splashed the cash for Jerome Vinith! ₹22.5 lakh is huge for PVL. Hope he justifies the price tag with some killer spikes 🔥 Volleyball is getting bigger in India and I'm here for it!
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Priya M.
As a Chennaiite, I'm thrilled with our team's picks! But I wish they had focused more on local Tamil Nadu talent like they did last season. Still, Vinith-Ashwin combo will be exciting to watch!
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Arjun S.
Calicut Heroes playing smart by retaining Shameemudheen! Local boy with home support can make all the difference. Kerala volleyball fans are the most passionate - stadiums will be packed! 💪
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Sunita P.
Happy to see volleyball getting this kind of money and attention! But ₹16 lakh for Shikhar Singh seems too much compared to more experienced players. Hope the Hyderabad management knows something we don't 🤔
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Vikram J.
Goa Guardians making interesting moves for their debut season! Prince and Ramanathan at ₹8L each seems balanced. Hope they surprise everyone like Gujarat did in IPL first season 😄
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Neha R.
As a volleyball player myself, I'm so happy to see these auction figures! More money means more youngsters will take up the sport seriously. Just hope the league maintains quality and doesn't become only about glamour.
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Karan D.
Mumbai Meteors got some great deals - Karthik and Lad Om at ₹8L each is steal!

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