First three PKL finalists and PKL 2 champions U Mumba are desperate to bring back their dominant days in the PKL 2025. The PKL 2015 champions finished as the runners-up in the PKL 1 and 3. In the last season, they reached the playoffs after finishing in the fifth position in the points table, but lost the Eliminator 2 against Patna Pirates.
U Mumba invested INR 4.905 crore to set up their PKL 2025 team, while they signed eight players from the auction. In the PKL 2025 auction, all-rounder Aanil Mohan was their most expensive player with a valuation of INR 78 lakhs. They also utilised two FBM (Final Bid Match) one-season cards to retain defenders Rinku Sharma and Parvesh Bhainswal.
PKL 2025: U Mumba – Complete Squad
Head Coach: Jasveer Singh
Retained Players
Elite Retained Players
Defenders: Sumit, Sahul Kumar, Ashu Singh
Raiders: Bhavani Rajput, Surender Gill
Retained Young Players
Defender: Hitesh
Raiders: Gagana Gowda HR, Shivam Chaudhary
Existing New Young Players (NYPs)
Defenders: Sachin, Gangaram, Jayesh Vikas Mahajan
Raider: Keshav Kumar
PKL 2025 Auction Signings
Overseas Players
Defender: Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (Iran) – INR 20 lakhs (FBM, one season)
Raider: Dong Geon Lee (South Korea) – INR 13.50 lakhs
Category B Domestic Players
Defender: Mahender Singh – INR 20 lakhs (FBM, one season)
Raider: Guman Singh – INR 1.0725 crore
Category C Domestic Players
Raider: Pranay Vinay Rane – INR 13 lakhs
Category D Domestic Players
Defender: Ronak – INR 9 lakhs
New Young Players (NYPs)
Raider: Jatin
PKL 2025: U Mumba – Strengths
U Mumba have retained some strong names for the PKL 2025. These crucial names are captain Sunil Kumar, left covers Sunny and Mukilan Shanmugam, left raider Ajit Chouhan, right raider Satish Kannan, all-rounders Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh and Rohit.
Defence is a major strength for U Mumba. Apart from the upper names, they utilized the FBM cards to retain the left cover Parvesh Bhainswal and the right corner Rinku Sharma.
PKL 2025: U Mumba – Weaknesses
Raider Manjeet Dahiya’s departure is a big blow to their attack, who has recorded 730 raid points in his PKL career. Also, there is a lack of strong experience in the left corner defence position, where their retained names Deepak Kundu and Lokesh Ghosliya will take major duties.
Final Verdict
The UP Yoddhas PKL 2025 squad looks balanced and playoff-ready with a strong defence and experienced raiders. The addition of Guman Singh makes them a stronger attacking side, but the absence of all-rounders and limited cover depth could be a weakness. If their raiders fire consistently, Yoddhas have the potential to fight for their first-ever PKL title in Season 12.
FAQs on UP Yoddhas PKL 2025 Squad
Q1. Who is the head coach of UP Yoddhas in PKL 2025?
A: Jasveer Singh.
Q2. Who is the most expensive player in UP Yoddhas PKL 2025 squad?
A: Raider Guman Singh, signed for INR 1.0725 crore.
Q3. Which overseas players are part of UP Yoddhas in PKL 2025?
A: Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (Iran) and Dong Geon Lee (South Korea).
Q4. Who are the retained raiders for UP Yoddhas in PKL 2025?
A: Surender Gill, Bhavani Rajput, Shivam Chaudhary, and Gagana Gowda HR.
Q5. What is the biggest strength of UP Yoddhas in PKL 2025?
A: Their experienced defensive unit and explosive raiding line-up.
Q6. What is the main weakness of UP Yoddhas in PKL 2025?
A: Lack of all-rounders and backup defenders in cover positions.
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