New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Sonipat Stars entered the Kabaddi Champions League auction with clarity and conviction, assembling a squad built around intensity, structure, and game intelligence that was anchored by one of the biggest names of the night.

At the heart of Sonipat's auction campaign was Ayan Lochab, the franchise's star signing, picked up for Rs. 18.4 lakhs. The dynamic left raider was among the most in-demand players at the auction, and the Stars moved swiftly to secure a player capable of turning matches with speed, control, and composure under pressure, as per a press release from KCL.

The team further strengthened its defensive spine with Navdeep Duhan (Rs. 6.2 lakhs) and Nitin Rawal (Rs. 3.4 lakhs), ensuring solidity in the co...