In a dramatic turn of events at the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 auction, Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh became the highlight of the evening. A fierce bidding war ensued at the PKL 2025 auction table led to Gujarat Giants acquiring Shadloui for a staggering ₹2.23 crore, making him one of the most expensive players in PKL history.