Bengaluru Bulls have been hit with a huge setback just before the start of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12). Their young and promising NYP, Pirati Srivatejesh, has been officially ruled out of Pro Kabaddi 2025 due to injury.
The 21-year-old left raider confirmed his withdrawal through his Instagram story, disappointing fans who were eager to see him make his PKL debut. He was the only player from Andhra Pradesh selected for this edition.
How Pirati Srivatejesh Got Injured
Pirati Srivatejesh reportedly sustained a serious injury to his right hand during the pre-season camp held in Tirupati with the Bengaluru Bulls. The injury has sidelined him for the entire PKL 12 season.
Who is Pirati Srivatejesh?
A product of the Yuva Kabaddi Series (YKS), Pirati Srivatejesh made a mark in both the 2023 Monsoon Edition and the 11th Edition of the tournament.
In the Monsoon Edition, he played for Nilgiri Knights, scoring 30 points from 11 matches, including 29 raid points and 1 tackle point.
In the 11th Edition, he represented Vizag Victors and earned 78 points from just 8 games. This included 61 touch points, 16 bonus points, and 1 tackle point from 91 raids.
Overall, he scored 108 points in 19 matches across both YKS seasons.
Bulls Aim for Redemption in Pro Kabaddi 2025
After a disappointing Season 11—where Bengaluru Bulls managed only three wins in 22 matches and finished last—the franchise is in serious rebuild mode. The team has made bold decisions, including releasing long-time coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat, who served the team for 11 seasons.
BC Ramesh Returns as Head Coach
In a move full of hope and strategy, the Bulls have appointed BC Ramesh as their new head coach. Ramesh previously served as assistant coach during Bengaluru Bulls’ title win in Season 6 and later led Bengal Warriors and Puneri Paltan to PKL titles in Seasons 7 and 10 respectively.
Strong Signings for PKL 12
To rebuild their squad, the Bulls have added several top players:
Ankush Rathee (top defender)
Yogesh Dahiya (right corner and most expensive buy)
Akash Shinde (raider)
Bengaluru Bulls Squad for PKL 12
Raiders:
Manjeet, Pankaj, Ganesha B. Hanamantagol, Aashish Malik, Shubham Bitake, Mahipal, Akash Shinde
Defenders:
Lucky Kumar, Deepak S, Shubham Rahate, Manish, Satyappa Matti, Ankush, Sanjay, Yogesh
All-rounders:
Chandranaik M, Amit Singh Thakur, Sahil Suhas Rane, Sachin, Ahmadreza Asgari (F), Alireza Mirzaeian (F), Dheeraj
