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Haryana Steelers wrapped up the Vizag leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with two wins and two losses. Standout performances from Shivam Patare in attack and defenders Rahul Sethpal and Rahul Ahri leave the team poised for a stronger Jaipur leg.

PKL Season 12 in Vizag delivered a dramatic opening week with 71% of matches decided by five points or fewer, four ties, and a Golden Raid. Coaches and players hailed the competitiveness, intensity, and aggression shaping the league this season.

As Pro Kabaddi Season 12 begins in Visakhapatnam, Telugu Titans aim to end their title drought with a mix of youth and experience. While stars like Bharat Hooda and Shubham Shinde strengthen the squad, inexperience in cover positions remains a concern.

As Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins on August 29, franchises have revamped coaching line-ups with seasoned veterans and fresh faces. From Anup Kumar to Ajay Thakur, here’s a look at the coaches guiding PKL teams this season.

Bengaluru Bulls, PKL Season 6 champions, aim for a comeback in Season 12 under new coach BC Ramesh. With a strong defensive line featuring Yogesh Dahiya and Ankush Rathee, the team hopes young raiders like Akash Shinde will lead the attack.

Jaipur Pink Panthers Head Coach Narender Redhu said the team’s training camp in Dehradun prepared players physically and mentally for PKL 2025. He highlighted breakout stars, emphasized coaching focus, and praised PKL’s role in popularizing kabaddi nationwide.

Telugu Titans skipper Vijay Malik expressed confidence ahead of PKL Season 12, highlighting a balanced squad of youth and experience, improved preparations, and the strong support of fans in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam

Tamil Thalaivas vice-captain Arjun Deshwal aims to lead the team to their maiden PKL title. Reflecting on past performances, he focuses on fitness, teamwork, and raiding strategies alongside star players like Pawan Sehrawat.

Bengal Warriors captain Devank Dalal, the costliest raider of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, said he is motivated to match Maninder Singh’s legacy. The former Patna Pirates star credited his 25-point game last season for transforming his career.

Bengal Warriorz coach Naveen Kumar says the team has built a young and balanced squad for PKL Season 12, strengthening the raiding unit. He praised Devank Dalal and emphasized the role of fans in motivating players.

Dabang Delhi KC is ready for PKL Season 12 starting August 29, retaining Ashu Malik as captain. The 22-year-old raider, last season’s top scorer, leads the team’s pursuit of playoff consistency and a championship title.

Bengaluru Bulls coach BC Ramesh, raider Akash Shinde, and defender Ankush Rathee shared insights on PKL Season 12 preparations. Focused on defence, fitness, and teamwork, the squad blends experienced players with young talent, showcasing opportunities for aspiring kabaddi stars.

Actor Rana Daggubati stars in JioStar’s Ghus Kar Maarenge campaign for Telugu Titans ahead of PKL Season 12, highlighting kabaddi’s intensity. The league opens August 29 with Titans vs Thalaivas.

Bengal Warriorz, the PKL Season 7 winners, have overhauled their squad and coaching staff for Season 12. With star raider Devank Dalal leading the attack, the team aims to overcome defensive inexperience and return to the playoffs after four seasons.

Gujarat Giants have appointed Jaivir Sharma as head coach and revamped their squad for PKL Season 12, spending ₹4.967 crore at the auction, including signing MVP Mohammadreza Shadloui for ₹2.23 crore. The team aims for its maiden PKL title starting August 29.

The PKL 12 Auction saw a record Rs 37.9 crore spent on 121 players, with 10 breaching the Rs 1 crore mark. Mohammadreza Shadloui and Devank Dalal joined the Rs 2-crore club, while the new FBM rule revolutionized squad retention strategies across teams.

Each franchise will have a total salary purse of INR 5 Crore available for its squad.