PKL 12: What will be Bengaluru Bulls' starting 7 in Pro Kabaddi 2025?

Several new faces will be in action for Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 12.

The last season was a forgettable one for Bengaluru Bulls; they finished last for the first time in the Pro Kabaddi League history. The management decided to make some tough calls, and it started with letting go of head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat, who had been in the position since the inaugural edition.

They roped in BC Ramesh as the new head coach. The Arjuna Awardee is the most successful PKL coach, having won three PKL titles, including one with the Bulls as an assistant coach.

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He has rebuilt the squad, which looks threatening on paper. The Karnataka guy is known for unleashing young talents, and fans are eager to know who the next breakout star. Since Bengaluru Bulls have built a team full of young players, let’s take a look at the Bulls’ probable starting 7 players for PKL 12.

Young Raiders – Needs Composure

The raiding department has a few questions to be answered. There is no superstar raider in the team, and the reason is that coach Ramesh likes to work with young raiders who maintain consistency. He has roped in Akash Shinde from his previous team.

Akash will lead their attack and is a perfect foil to execute the coach’s plans, having worked with him in Puneri Paltan for three seasons.

The likes of Pankaj and Alireza Mirzaian could join him. The Iranian is touted as the next big raiding sensation, and this could be his big season. Pankaj is one of the few people to be retained, and he would be eager to repay their faith.

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Defensive Quartet will dominate

The Bulls have assembled one of the strongest defensive units for the upcoming season. They have added three defenders to the squad who have made a mark recently. Ankush Rathee will lead the quartet from the left corner. Yogesh Dahiya will support him from the right corner.

While the corners have been sealed with two error-proof defenders, the covers will be managed by Sanjay Dhull and Manish Dhull. The former played a crucial role in the Haryana Steelers’ victory last season. Manish did well for Patna in the limited opportunities. Both will have additional responsibilities, and if they respond well, the Bulls’ defense will be a tough nut to crack.

Bengaluru Bulls predicted starting seven for PKL 12:

Raiders: Akash Shinde, Pankaj, Alireza Mirzaian.

Defenders: Ankush Rathee (Left Corner), Yogesh Dahiya (Right Corner), Sanjay Dhull (Right Cover), Manish Dhull (Left Cover).

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