Two-time Semi-finalists Telugu Titans are desperate to prove themselves in the PKL 2025. Since the beginning of the 12-team PKL season starting with PKL 5, Titans have never reached the playoffs, while last season was the best among them, finishing in seventh position and narrowly failing to reach the playoffs. Before the last season, they finished in the last position (12th place) for three straight years after finishing in 11th place in PKL 7.
To set the team for the PKL 12, Telugu Titans spent a total of INR 4.531 crore. In the latest PKL auction, Titans spent INR 81 lakhs for the all-rounder Bharat Hooda and INR 80 lakhs for the defender Shubham Shinde. They also used FBM (Final Bid Match) cards for all-rounder Vijay Malik and Ashish Narwal to secure them for one season.
PKL 2025: Telugu Titans – Complete Squad
Head Coach: Krishan Kumar Hooda
Retained Players
Elite Retained Players
Defender: Ajit Pandurang Pawar
All-Rounder: Shankar Bhimraj Gadai
Retained Young Players
Defender: Ankit
Raider: Praful Sudam Zaware
Existing New Young Players (NYPs)
Defender: Sagar
Raiders: Rohit, Nitin, Chetan Sahu
PKL 2025 Auction Signings
Overseas Players
Raider: Amir Hossein Ejlali (Iran) – INR 26 lakhs
All-Rounder: Ganesh Parki (Nepal) – INR 13 lakhs
Category A Domestic Players
Defender: Shubham Shinde – INR 80 lakhs
All-Rounder: Bharat Hooda – INR 81 lakhs
All-Rounder: Vijay Malik – INR 51.50 lakhs (FBM, one season)
Category C Domestic Players
Defender: Aman – INR 13 lakhs
Raiders: Ashish Narwal – INR 15.70 lakhs (FBM, one season), Jai Bhagwan – INR 13 lakhs, Manjeet – INR 13 lakhs
Category D Domestic Players
Defender: Rahul Dagar – INR 9 lakhs
New Young Players (NYPs)
Defenders: Bantu, Avi Duhan
PKL 2025: Telugu Titans – Strengths
Telugu Titans retained all-rounder Vijay Malik through the FBM card, who generated 172 raid points last season. Also, they have secured Bharat Hooda, who has recorded 599 raid points in his PKL career. Talking about their more strength in the attack, they also have the faithful names like Vijay, Jai Bhagwan, Ashish Narwal, and Manjeet.
Titans also have significant defensive strengths. Shubham Shinde is one of their major names in the defence, who has already recorded 207 tackle points in his PKL career. They also have other names like Aman Antil, Rahul Dagar, Amir Hossein Ejlali, Shankar Gadai, Ankit, Sagar Rawal, Ajit Pawar, Avi Duhan, and Bantu Malik
PKL 2025: Telugu Titans – Weaknesses
Talking about the weaknesses of Telugu Titans for the PKL 2025, they will surely miss their former captain Pawan Kumar Sehrawat, the raider who was very consistent in his role. They also have inexperience issues in the cover defence, except for the left cover Ajit Pawar.
Final Verdict
The Telugu Titans PKL 2025 squad looks better balanced than previous years, with strong all-rounders, new raiding options, and an improved defence led by Shubham Shinde. However, the lack of a superstar raider and inexperienced cover defence remain concerns. If their raiders step up, Titans can finally push for a playoff spot after years of struggle.
FAQs on Telugu Titans PKL 2025 Squad
Q1. Who is the head coach of Telugu Titans in PKL 2025?
A: Krishan Kumar Hooda.
Q2. Who is the most expensive player in Telugu Titans PKL 2025 squad?
A: Bharat Hooda, signed for INR 81 lakhs.
Q3. Which overseas players are part of Telugu Titans in PKL 2025?
A: Amir Hossein Ejlali (Iran) and Ganesh Parki (Nepal).
Q4. Who are the key retained players for Telugu Titans in PKL 2025?
A: Ajit Pandurang Pawar, Shankar Bhimraj Gadai, Ankit, and Praful Sudam Zaware.
Q5. What is the main strength of Telugu Titans in PKL 2025?
A: Their all-rounders (Vijay Malik, Bharat Hooda) and improved defensive unit (Shubham Shinde).
Q6. What is the biggest weakness of Telugu Titans in PKL 2025?
A: Lack of a superstar raider and inexperience in cover defence.
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