PKL 12: Can Pawan Sehrawat join another team mid-season after being released by Tamil Thalaivas?

Tamil Thalaivas released Pawan Sehrawat mid-season after naming him their captain.

Tamil Thalaivas released their star raider and captain, Pawan Sehrawat, mid-season of the Pro Kabaddi League 12 (PKL 12). The franchise announced the decision on social media, citing “disciplinary reasons”.

The decision comes after the Indian Kabaddi team captain was left out of the team’s fourth game of the season. He also didn’t travel with the franchise to Jaipur for the second leg of PKL 2025.

Tamil Thalaivas‘ official statement read, “Pawan has been sent home from the squad for the remainder of the season owing to disciplinary reasons. This decision has been made after due consideration and in alignment with the team’s code of conduct.”

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Pawan Sehrawat responded to the allegations in a video posted on his social media page. While he did not name anyone specifically, he implied that a “particular individual” was to blame for the turn of events.

He also pleaded innocence, stating, “The franchise has put allegations of indiscipline against me, and I have been a part of the Indian team and am fully aware of what discipline means. If I am found to be indisciplined anywhere or if the allegations against me prove to be true, I will not play Kabaddi ever again.”

Although the Indian kabaddi team captain expressed gratitude to the team owners for their previous support, it was clear from his comments that a rift was brewing.

Can Pawan join another team mid-season in PKL 12?

Pawan Sehrawat cannot join any other team mid-season in the ongoing edition of the Pro Kabaddi League. The Tamil Thalaivas’ statement states that he has been “sent home” and not “released”. This implies that he is still under contract with the franchise for the rest of the season.

PKL rules generally do not allow mid-season transfers. The league’s structure, with its player auctions and retention policies, lacks a formal mid-season transfer window, unlike some other sports leagues. It is unusual for a player to leave one team and join another in the middle of the season.

Given the current rules and the circumstances surrounding his departure from the Tamil Thalaivas, Sehrawat is unlikely to be able to join another team mid-season in PKL 12. His immediate future in the league is over for the current season.

It is worth noting that Pawan joined Tamil Thalaivas for Rs 59.5 lakh after leaving Telugu Titans, and his departure from the team could hurt their current season.

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