PKL 12: Who is the youngest player in Pro Kabaddi 2025? All you need to know

The first leg of PKL 12 will be played in Vizag.

With just a few days left for the Pro Kabaddi League 12 to begin, the excitement of fans is at its peak. PKL 12 will commence on Friday, August 29, 2025. The PKL has been one of the most successful leagues in India, not just because of the numbers but also because of the talent it has produced.

Kabaddi, being a sport that demands agility and speed from its players, the franchises always try to incorporate young talent into their squads.

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The organisers have also made a provision whereby teams can include youngsters in the New Young Players (NYP) category from the talents they have discovered.

Patna Pirates are known for unleashing young talent

While every team does it, the Patna Pirates are one franchise that makes stars out of nowhere. From Pardeep Narwal in Season 3 to Devank Dalal in Season 11, the three-time champions have given India several young stars.

This season, they have signed many young talents, and the most exciting one is Saurabh Narwal. The left cover defender made his waves in the 2025 Yuva All Stars Championships held in Haridwar earlier this year.

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He possesses a rare combination of tall and quick, which is lethal among defenders. At 18 years, Saurabh will be the youngest player in this season of PKL.

Saurabh specialises in combination tackles

Ever since the news of Patna signing an 18-year-old broke out, PKL fans have become excited, and many videos of his performances have been circulating. The highlight of those has been his ability to execute tackles in pairs.

Despite his young age, he possesses a strong physique, which is essential for a cover defender to execute effective blocks.

The Haryana-born youngster relishes stopping the raiders with his fellow defenders. Pirates have a strong backline unit comprising Ankit Jaglan, Sanket Sawant, Deepak Singh, and Sombir Gulia.

If he could find the synergy with these experienced defenders, then the Pirates could yet again be an unstoppable force in the upcoming season. Fans are eager to see him on the mat and display his skills against the best in the world.

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