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Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on Friday announced the 'Elite Retained Players', 'Retained Young Players' and 'New Young Players' list for the upcoming eighth season ahead of the player auctions.A total of 59 players were retained across all 3 categories with 22 in the Elite Retained Players (ERP) category, 6 in the Retained Young Players (RYP) category, and 31 in the New Young Players (NYP) category as teams begin assembling their squads for season eight slated to take place in December.The non-retained players including all squad players from PKL seasons 6 and 7 will go under the hammer at the auctions in Mumbai from August 29 to 31. PKL is organised by Mashal Sports."Preserving the spirit of squad continuity and team dynamics, the Pro Kabaddi League has maintained its Player Retention Policy, benefitting players and teams alike," said Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi and CEO, Mashal Sports."The excitement among viewers and fans this year is palpable, and we are confident .