PKL 13 NYP List: New Young Players for All 12 Teams, Rules and Signings
The PKL 13 NYP list shows which young players each franchise is backing for the future. New Young Players are signed directly, outside the auction, on two-year contracts, and some of the league’s biggest stars started this way. Season 12’s Raider of the Season, Ayan Lohchab, and Defender of the Season, Navdeep, both rose through the young-player route at Patna Pirates. This guide explains the NYP rules, lists the Season 13 signings announced so far, shows the young players reported to be entering the second year of their deals, and highlights the NYPs who became stars.
PKL 13 NYP List: Quick Status
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Official Season 13 NYP list | Awaiting the retention announcement |
| Teams with announced Season 13 NYP signings | Telugu Titans (4), Tamil Thalaivas (2) |
| Maximum NYPs per team | 4 (as reported) |
| Age range | 18 to 22 (as reported) |
| Contract length | Two seasons |
| Season 12 New Young Player of the Season | Deepak Sankar (Bengaluru Bulls) |
Key Takeaways
- Telugu Titans have signed four NYPs for the new cycle, including Aryan Dhawale and Himanshu Lather.
- Tamil Thalaivas have signed Suthil Darshan and Lakshay Suhag for Seasons 13 and 14.
- NYPs are signed outside the auction on two-year contracts.
- Season 12’s best raider and best defender both started at Patna on young-player deals.
What Is an NYP in Pro Kabaddi?
A New Young Player is a young domestic player signed directly by a franchise rather than bought at the auction. Fan rule explainers describe the system as follows.
| Rule | Detail (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Squad limit | Up to 4 NYPs per team; signing them is optional |
| Age | 18 to 22 |
| Eligibility | Must never have appeared in a PKL player auction |
| Contract | Mandatory two-year deal |
| Second year | Player stays automatically as an Existing NYP |
| Salary | Fixed, with a small increase each season |
From NYP to Elite: The Pathway
After the two-year NYP deal ends, a franchise can offer a three-year Retained Young Player (RYP) contract. A player who completes both moves into the Elite category, which is why some young players stay with the same club for many seasons.
| Years | Category |
|---|---|
| Years 1 and 2 | New Young Player (NYP) |
| Years 3 to 5 | Retained Young Player (RYP) |
| Year 6 onwards | Elite Retained Player (ERP) |
Our guide to retained and released players explains these categories in Hindi, and the PKL auction hub covers the full process.
PKL 13 NYP List: New Signings Announced
| Team | New NYP Signings | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Telugu Titans | Four NYPs, including Aryan Dhawale and Himanshu Lather | Two seasons |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Suthil Darshan, Lakshay Suhag | Seasons 13 and 14 |
| Bengal Warriorz | To be announced | – |
| Bengaluru Bulls | To be announced | – |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | To be announced | – |
| Gujarat Giants | To be announced | – |
| Haryana Steelers | To be announced | – |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | To be announced | – |
| Patna Pirates | To be announced | – |
| Puneri Paltan | To be announced | – |
| U Mumba | To be announced | – |
| UP Yoddhas | To be announced | – |
Telugu Titans: Investing After a Strong Season
Telugu Titans had their best season in years in Season 12, finishing fourth and reaching Qualifier 2. Signing four NYPs, the maximum reported limit, shows they want to keep building depth behind their first-choice players.
Tamil Thalaivas: Youth for the Rebuild
After finishing tenth in Season 12, Tamil Thalaivas signed two young raiders, Suthil Darshan and Lakshay Suhag, on deals covering Seasons 13 and 14. The signings point to a rebuild that combines youth with key retention decisions.
PKL 13 NYP List: Existing NYPs Entering Year Two
Players signed as NYPs for Season 12 enter the second year of their contracts in Season 13 and stay automatically. Fan contract trackers report the following players in this group.
| Team | Existing NYPs (Reported) |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru Bulls | Aashish Malik, Ganesha Hanamantagol, Pirati Tejesh, Deepak Sankar |
| Patna Pirates | Ankit Rana, Milan Dahiya, Saurabh Narwal, Prianshu Lathwal |
| Puneri Paltan | Abhishek Gunge, Vaibhav Rabade, Rakesh, Sanjay Enania |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Abhiraj Pawar, Rohit Beniwal, Yogesh Yadav, Tarun Dhull |
| U Mumba | Mukeshkannan S |
| UP Yoddhas | Jatin Singh |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Sahil Satpal, Sahil Deswal, Aryan Redhu, Deepanshu Khatri |
These names come from fan contract trackers, not an official league list. The official retention list will confirm them.
Standout Existing NYPs From Season 12
| Player | Team | Season 12 Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Deepak Sankar | Bengaluru Bulls | 64 tackle points in 19 matches; New Young Player of the Season |
| Aashish Malik | Bengaluru Bulls | 83 raid points in 18 matches |
| Ankit Rana | Patna Pirates | 77 raid points in 20 matches |
| Aryan Redhu | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 50 tackle points in 19 matches |
| Deepanshu Khatri | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 42 tackle points in 19 matches |
| Milan Dahiya | Patna Pirates | 34 raid points in 16 matches |
NYPs Whose Contracts Have Ended
Some of Season 12’s best young players have completed their two-year NYP deals. To keep them, their franchises need to offer longer retained-young-player contracts. Fan trackers highlight these cases:
| Player | Team | Season 12 Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Navdeep | Patna Pirates | Defender of the Season, 73 tackle points |
| Ajit Chouhan | U Mumba | 118 raid points in 15 matches |
| Lokesh Ghosliya | U Mumba | 27 tackle points in 13 matches |
Whether these players accept new deals will be one of the biggest stories of the retention window. Read more in our PKL 13 retained players tracker.
PKL New Young Player of the Season Winners
| Season | Winner | Team | Key Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 8 | Mohit Goyat | Puneri Paltan | 159 raid points and 28 tackle points in 21 matches |
| Season 9 | Narender | Tamil Thalaivas | 243 raid points, 15 Super 10s |
| Season 10 | Yogesh | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 74 tackle points in 23 matches |
| Season 11 | Ayan Lohchab | Patna Pirates | 184 raid points, 7 Super 10s |
| Season 12 | Deepak Sankar | Bengaluru Bulls | 64 tackle points |
Narender’s 243 raid points in Season 9 were described by the league as the most by a raider in a debut season. Ayan Lohchab won the young player award in Season 11 and then became Raider of the Season a year later.
NYPs Who Became Stars
| Player | NYP Club | What Happened Next |
|---|---|---|
| Ayan Lohchab | Patna Pirates | Season 12 Raider of the Season with 316 raid points |
| Navdeep | Patna Pirates | Season 12 Defender of the Season |
| Aslam Inamdar | Puneri Paltan | Season 10 MVP and title-winning captain |
| Mohit Goyat | Puneri Paltan | Season 8 young player award |
| Ankush | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Season 9 Defender of the Season |
| Narender | Tamil Thalaivas | Record debut-season raiding |
These success stories explain why franchises value the NYP route. A good young player is cheap, tied to the club for two seasons, and can grow into a match-winner. More on Season 12’s young stars is in our PKL best raider and best defender guide.
How Teams Use the NYP System
Building Depth
NYPs fill squad places at a fixed salary, leaving more purse for marquee auction targets.
Developing Future Stars
Teams such as Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan have repeatedly turned young players into first-choice starters.
Protecting Talent
Because NYPs never go through the auction, franchises keep exclusive rights to them for two seasons, then can offer longer deals.
PKL 13 NYP List: Team-by-Team Outlook
Here is what to watch for each franchise when the official PKL 13 NYP list is released.
| Team | NYP Situation to Watch |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru Bulls | Four reported Existing NYPs, including award winner Deepak Sankar |
| Patna Pirates | Existing NYPs plus the decision on Navdeep’s next contract |
| Puneri Paltan | Four reported Existing NYPs in depth roles |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Two new NYPs plus four reported Existing NYPs |
| Telugu Titans | Four new NYP signings |
| U Mumba | Ajit Chouhan and Lokesh Ghosliya need new contracts |
| UP Yoddhas | Jatin Singh reported as an Existing NYP |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Four reported Existing NYPs, including Aryan Redhu |
| Other teams | Awaiting announcements |
PKL 13 NYP List: Why Young Players Matter More Than Ever
Season 12 showed that young players can decide titles. Patna’s run to Eliminator 3 was powered by Ayan Lohchab and Navdeep. Bengaluru’s third-place finish relied on young corner Deepak Sankar and raider Aashish Malik. And Tamil Thalaivas’ best player was young left corner Nitesh Kumar, the Season 11 Defender of the Season. With purses limited, the PKL 13 NYP list is likely to be one of the most important parts of every squad.
| Young Player | Team | Season 12 Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ayan Lohchab | Patna Pirates | Lead raider and Raider of the Season |
| Navdeep | Patna Pirates | Right corner and Defender of the Season |
| Deepak Sankar | Bengaluru Bulls | Left corner and New Young Player of the Season |
| Gagana Gowda | UP Yoddhas | Lead raider, 130 raid points |
| Aditya Shinde | Puneri Paltan | Lead raider, 159 raid points |
PKL 13 NYP List vs the Auction
| Factor | NYP Route | Auction Route |
|---|---|---|
| How players join | Signed directly by the franchise | Bought through bidding |
| Cost | Fixed young-player salary | Set by bidding, from the base price up |
| Contract | Two seasons | Usually one season, or two with an FBM |
| Eligibility | Never appeared in an auction, aged 18 to 22 (as reported) | Any player in the auction pool |
The PKL 13 NYP list and the auction work together: teams lock in young talent cheaply, then use their purse on experienced stars. Our PKL 13 auction date page tracks when the bidding will happen.
PKL 13 NYP list: Final Word
The PKL 13 NYP list may not grab headlines like the auction, but it often shapes the league’s future stars. Season 12 proved that young players can lead title challenges and win the biggest individual awards. As franchises confirm their signings and second-year players, this page will be updated with the full PKL 13 NYP list for all 12 teams.
PKL 13 NYP List: How to Track New Signings
- Follow each franchise’s official social channels, where NYP signings are often announced first.
- Check the official retention list, which includes Existing NYPs.
- Watch domestic tournaments, where franchises scout young talent.
- Bookmark this page for the full PKL 13 NYP list once it is confirmed.
Young players also feature heavily in our squad guides, such as the Bengaluru Bulls squad post, which covers New Young Player of the Season Deepak Sankar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NYP mean in PKL?
NYP stands for New Young Player, a young domestic player signed directly by a franchise on a two-year contract, outside the auction.
Which teams have signed NYPs for PKL 13?
Telugu Titans have signed four NYPs, including Aryan Dhawale and Himanshu Lather, and Tamil Thalaivas have signed Suthil Darshan and Lakshay Suhag.
How many NYPs can a team sign?
Fan rule explainers report a limit of four NYPs per team.
Who won New Young Player of the Season in Season 12?
Deepak Sankar of Bengaluru Bulls won the Season 12 award, which came with INR 8 lakh in prize money.
What happens after an NYP contract ends?
The franchise can offer a three-year Retained Young Player contract. If it does not, the player can enter the auction.
Which NYPs became stars?
Ayan Lohchab and Navdeep at Patna Pirates, Aslam Inamdar at Puneri Paltan and Ankush at Jaipur Pink Panthers are among the most successful.
Can an NYP be bought at the auction?
No. NYPs are signed directly by franchises outside the auction. Only players who have never appeared in a PKL auction are eligible.
Which NYP won the best young player award in Season 11?
Ayan Lohchab of Patna Pirates won New Young Player of the Season in Season 11, then became Raider of the Season in Season 12.
When will the official PKL 13 NYP list be released?
The official list is expected alongside the retention announcement before the auction. The PKL 13 auction date has not been confirmed.
How long does an NYP contract last?
An NYP contract lasts two seasons. After that, the franchise can offer a three-year Retained Young Player contract.
Who are the new Tamil Thalaivas NYPs?
Tamil Thalaivas signed Suthil Darshan and Lakshay Suhag as New Young Players for Seasons 13 and 14.
Did Navdeep start as an NYP?
Yes. Navdeep was signed by Patna Pirates as a New Young Player and went on to win Defender of the Season in Season 12 with 73 tackle points.
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