As the excitement builds for the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025, all 12 franchises have announced their retentions ahead of the auctions slated for May 31 and June 1. Big names like Maninder Singh, Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal, Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Fazel Atrachali, Mohammadreza Shadloui, etc. will be going under the hammer. With some shocking decisions ahead of the auctions, here’s what all the teams’ rosters look like now.
Bengal Warriors
The Warriors have retained rookie Vishwas S, emphasizing their trust in his abilities. They have also added Yash Malik, Manjeet, Deep Kumar, and Sushil Kambrekar as new young talents, aiming to boost squad depth.
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Bengaluru Bulls
Surprisingly, the Bulls have opted not to retain any elite or young players, instead focusing on bringing in fresh faces like Chandranaik M, Lucky Kumar, Manjeet, and Pankaj to rejuvenate their team.
Dabang Delhi K.C.
Much like Bengaluru Bulls, Delhi has chosen not to retain any core players. They have included Sandeep and Mohit to reinforce their squad, banking on young talent to step up.
Gujarat Giants
The Giants have ensured stability by holding onto Himanshu Singh and Himanshu, while backing young stars Parteek Dahiya and Rakesh, who have already shown promising performances.
Haryana Steelers
With a solid mix of experience and youth, Haryana Steelers have retained Rahul Sethpal and Vinay, while betting on Shivam Anil Patare, Jaideep, Jaya Soorya NS, and Vishal S. Tate as key young players. Their fresh recruits include Sahil, Manikandan N, and Vikas Ramadas Jadhav.
Jaipur Pink Panthers
Jaipur has retained Iranian defender Reza Mirbagheri, along with young talent Abhishek KS. Their new inclusions—Ronak Singh, Nitin Kumar, Sombir, and Ritik Sharma—could add much-needed depth.
Patna Pirates
The Pirates have kept Hamid Mirzaei Nader and Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, alongside young raider Sudhakar M. Their roster is further strengthened with new additions Ayan, Navdeep, Deepak, and Sahil Patil. The biggest surprise, however, was their star raider from last season, Devank Dalal, who finished the season with the most raid points in the season but wasn’t retained by the franchise.
Puneri Paltan
With a balanced approach, Puneri Paltan has retained Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri, and Pankaj Mohite, while continuing to rely on young stars Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Dadaso Pujari, and Aditya Shinde.
Tamil Thalaivas
The Thalaivas have gone with experience, keeping Moein Shafaghi, Himanshu, and Sagar, alongside promising young players like Nitesh Kumar, Narender, Ronak, Vishal Chahal, and Aashish.
Telugu Titans
The Titans have locked in Shankar Bhimraj Gadai and Ajit Pandurang Pawar, while retaining young stars Ankit and Praful Sudam Zaware. Their squad welcomes Sagar, Chetan Sahu, Nitin, and Rohit as new faces.
U Mumba
U Mumba has retained Sunil Kumar, Rohit, Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh, and Satish Kannan, while focusing on young talent Mukilan Shanmugam. Their new young players include Ajit Chouhan, Deepak Kundu, Lokesh Ghosliya, and Sunny.
UP Yoddhas
The Yoddhas have secured a strong core with Sumit, Bhavani Rajput, Sahul Kumar, Surender Gill, and Ashu Singh, while retaining young stars Hitesh, Gagana Gowda HR, and Shivam Chaudhary. They have also brought in Jayesh Vikas Mahajan, Gangaram, Sachin, and Keshav Kumar to strengthen their lineup.
When will PKL 2025 Auctions Take Place?
The 2025 PKL player auctions will take place on May 31 and June 1. The auctions will be streaming live on JioHotstar. All the franchises will have a maximum purse of INR 5 Crore.
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