According to an official report from the Pro Kabaddi League, U Mumba has finalized its squad for the forthcoming Season 12, capitalizing on the momentum from their first playoff appearance since 2019 in PKL Season 11. The franchise has built upon its success by retaining a significant core, including raiders Ajit Chouhan and Satish Kannan, defenders Sunil Kumar and Deepak Kundu, and star all-rounder Amirmohammad Zafardanesh.
In the subsequent player auction, the Season 2 champions headlined their activity by acquiring all-rounder Aanil Mohan for a substantial INR 78 lacs, alongside raider Sandeep Kumar (INR 49 lacs) and Iranian all-rounder Mohammad Ghorbani (INR 13 lacs).
Furthermore, the same report confirms that U Mumba utilized their Final Bid Match (FBM) card to re-sign left cover Parvesh Bhainswal for INR 25.10 lacs, solidifying a powerful and well-rounded roster for the upcoming season.
[UPDATE] U Mumba Locks in Squad for PKL 12
There is a lot of excitement around the U Mumba camp. The Mumbai team has formally locked in its PKL 12 squad as the Pro Kabaddi League prepares for its twelfth season. The club has once again relied on Sunil Kumar, a strong defender, to lead the charge as captain, so supporters may breathe a sigh of relief.
Kumar’s composed and sharp intellect was a notable aspect of the previous season. U Mumba is making a strong statement about the team’s direction by keeping him on board. To build a well-rounded club, management combined dynamic player auction talent with seasoned veterans.
U Mumba is committed to seeing this PKL 12 squad regain its glory because they have a history of winning the PKL title.
[REPORT] The Core Strength: A Look at the Retained Stars
The fundamental members of a team represent its core, and U Mumba has made wise decisions by sticking with a squad that guarantees stability. Naturally, Captain Sunil Kumar is in the lead of this group; any raider would be intimidated by his presence in the right corner. The new PKL 12 squad will need this leadership.
He is joined by the dynamic Iranian all-rounder, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, whose explosive raids and defensive skills made him a fan favorite. The team has also held onto promising young raiders like Rohit Yadav and Sumanth.
In defense, Mukilan Shanmugam and Harsh have been retained to support their captain, creating a familiar and solid unit.
[REPORT] Fresh Faces and Renewed Power: The New Buys
U Mumba actively strengthened their team for the next PKL Season 12 by making a number of high-impact newcomers at the player auction, not happy to simply keep their core. Aanil Mohan, a dynamic all-rounder, was the franchise’s most notable acquisition, costing a substantial INR 78 lacs to acquire.
For an enormous INR 49 lacs, the squad also signed raider Sandeep Kumar to bolster their raiding department. U Mumba added international flair to their local purchases by paying INR 13 lacs for Iranian all-rounder Mohammad Ghorbani.
In a smart and decisive move, the Season 2 winners also exercised their Final Bid Match (FBM) card to bring back key defender Parvesh Bhainswal.
Mithlesh Chaurasiya’s Take
From what I’ve seen, the U Mumba Pkl 12 squad looks very smartly built. They clearly decided to focus on a powerful defense first, which is a tactic that often wins in Pro Kabaddi.
The only catch is that this puts a lot of pressure on the main point-scorer. If he does his job well and the other raiders can support him, U Mumba won’t just be a good team; they’ll have a real shot at winning the championship this year.
