PKL 12: Top 5 Biggest Controversies held so far in Pro Kabaddi League
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 have reached towards its penultimate stage where most franchise would be keenly looking to make an impact when it mattered the most.
Considering the current permutations and combinations, Puneri Paltans and Dabang Delhi KC have qualified so far in the marquee event.
Rest of the teams are in the contention to grab other 6 spot based on new rule, 8 teams would be competing in the Playoffs from the ongoing season onwards.
Here in this article we will reveal, 5 Biggest Controversies Held so far in Pro Kabaddi League so far in the below format:
5. Ankush Rathee Controversy:
Ankush Rathee one of the most formidable force in PKL, was initially appointed as captain for Bengaluru Bulls, post first game, he was removed from the captaincy and later Akash Shinde was given captaincy.
Rathee, immediately unfollowed the franchise and many reports have emerged where he had a heated altercation in dressing room some even suggested that it is match fixing case.
However there is no official confirmation, on this matter so it is all mere speculations in the end.
Yogesh Dahiya later was appointed as leader, team is doing pretty well under his leadership.
However the curious case of Ankush Rathee remains also Coach BC Ramesh was asked regarding to which he said ” I don’t want to say anything it is all between him and management and latter will decide”
4. Anup Kumar Missing from Patna Pirates Camp:
Patna Pirates is certainly regarded as one of the most decorated teams in PKL, where they have won 3 Pro Kabaddi League Titles back to back on three occasions have failed to impress it seems that nothing is working for them.
Anup Kumar, Head Coach is not involved in Pirates Camp in his absence Randeep Dalal( who came as Defence Coach) have now taken over as head coach.
When the question was asked around why Anup Kumar is not associated as Coach to which he said “He went home but he will be back soon” which certainly doesn’t make any sense why a coach who is on duty in the mid of the league will left his franchise.
There is no clarity on why he left Patna Pirates Squad.
3. Pawan Sehrawat Controversy:
This has to be the most confusing stories in PKL Tamil Thalaivas franchise travelled for Jaipur Leg post Vishakapatnam, Pawan Sehrawat didn’t travel speculations why Pawan is not there then we break this news “Pawan Sehrawat is no more part of the franchise and he would not play in PKL 12”
Later a press release statement have been issued by Franchise ” Due to missing code of conduct or discipline issues we have parted ways with Pawan Sehrawat”
Later Video came from Pawan Sehrawat and other coaches including the likes of Randheer Sehrawat and Rahul Chaudhari have stated “Pawan is India’s Captain how could he have discipline issues”
The investigation is in process let’s see how comes out in flying color whether it is Pawan or Tamil Management only time will tell.
2. Umpiring and Timing Issue:
When it comes to describing controversy, Umpiring Controversy and Timing Issue have been at the fore front which include- Umpires giving unnecessary green cards with no reprecussions.
If we talk about timings which include- Delhi vs Haryana( due to timing issue later lost the match)
Delhi vs Bengal( due to timing issue former lost the match)
Bengaluru vs Bengal ( Devank injury was also counted in the crux of the match instead timer should be stopped and ultimately Bengal lost that game) .
1. No clarity in any Controversy:
When you look at all the controversy one thing I would like to address is the biggest concern that needs to be addressed properly as not giving clarity in all these things would add up more confusions around what happened, what went wrong and where are those players and coaches why did they left.
All these things have brought PKL 12 in bad limelight for sure.
5 Biggest Controversies in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12
| Rank | Controversy Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ankush Rathee Controversy | Ankush Rathee, one of the most formidable forces in PKL, was initially appointed as captain of Bengaluru Bulls. However, after the first game, he was removed from captaincy and Akash Shinde was made captain. Following this, Ankush unfollowed the franchise on social media. Reports suggested a heated altercation in the dressing room, and even speculations of match-fixing surfaced — though there’s no official confirmation. Later, Yogesh Dahiya took over as captain, and the team has been performing well under his leadership. When asked, Coach BC Ramesh refused to comment, saying, “It’s between him and management.” |
| 4 | Anup Kumar Missing from Patna Pirates Camp | The Patna Pirates, one of the most decorated PKL teams with three consecutive titles, have struggled this season. Surprisingly, Head Coach Anup Kumar has been missing from the camp. In his absence, Randeep Dalal, originally appointed as Defence Coach, has taken charge as the acting Head Coach. When asked about Anup’s absence, team officials said, “He went home but will be back soon,”— a statement that raised eyebrows as it’s unusual for a head coach to leave mid-season. There’s still no clarity on why Anup Kumar left the squad. |
| 3 | Pawan Sehrawat Controversy | One of the most baffling incidents in PKL 12. The Tamil Thalaivas travelled for the Jaipur leg after Vishakhapatnam, but Pawan Sehrawat didn’t travel with the team. Speculations arose until the news broke: “Pawan Sehrawat is no longer part of the franchise and will not play in PKL 12.” The franchise later released a statement citing disciplinary issues and code of conduct violations. However, several top figures like Randheer Sehrawat and Rahul Chaudhari defended Pawan, saying, “He is India’s captain—how can there be discipline issues?” The matter is still under investigation, and fans await clarity on who’s at fault — Pawan or the Thalaivas management. |
| 2 | Umpiring and Timing Issues | Umpiring controversies and match timing disputes have been among the most talked-about issues this season. Instances include: • Umpires showing unnecessary green cards without consequences. • Delhi vs Haryana – Delhi lost due to a timing error. • Delhi vs Bengal – another defeat linked to clock malfunction. • Bengaluru vs Bengal – Devank’s injury time was wrongly included in the match duration, leading to Bengal’s loss. Such repeated issues have raised serious questions about officiating standards in PKL. |
| 1 | No Clarity in Any Controversy | The biggest problem that overshadows all other issues is the lack of transparency. Neither the league organizers nor the franchises have offered clear explanations regarding these controversies. Unanswered questions around player exits, coach absences, and team management decisions have added layers of confusion. This continued silence has unfortunately tarnished the image of PKL Season 12, leaving fans and followers seeking answers. |
Important Questions(FAQ):
Q-1: Where we could see the live matches of PKL 12 Playoffs?
Answer: You could see live matches related to Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 playoffs at Tyagraj Stadium(On Live locations) and the same could be seen on our offifcial social media platform.
You can catch live Updates live on Star Sports Channel and the same would be streamed on Jiohotstar app.
Q-2: Which 5 Biggest Controversy skyrocketed PKL 12 ?
Answer: 5 Biggest Controversy related to PKL 12 to be shared in the below format:
- Umpiring and Timing issue
- Pawan Sehrawat Controversy
- Ankush Rathee Controversy
- Anup Kumar missing from the camp
- No Clarity in Controversy
Q-3: What is expected from PKL 12?
Answer: The technological innovations, quality when it comes to offence and defence have been exceptional, the quality of offence and defence have been exceptional.
The Pro Kabaddi League have grown over the years however stakeholders needs to work on addressing all these issues to make this league even more interesting.
Important Questions (FAQ) – Pro Kabaddi League Season 12
| Q.No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where can we watch the live matches of PKL 12 Playoffs? | You can watch the live matches of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Playoffs at the Tyagraj Stadium (Live Location). Additionally, the matches will be telecast live on Star Sports Channel and streamed online on the JioCinema/Hotstar app. All official updates and highlights will also be available across PKL’s social media platforms. |
| 2 | Which 5 Biggest Controversies skyrocketed PKL 12? | The 5 Major Controversies that made headlines during PKL Season 12 are listed below: 1. Umpiring and Timing Issues 2. Pawan Sehrawat Controversy 3. Ankush Rathee Controversy 4. Anup Kumar Missing from the Camp 5. No Clarity in Any Controversy |
| 3 | What is expected from PKL 12? | The technological innovations and the quality of both offence and defence have been exceptional this season. The Pro Kabaddi League has shown remarkable growth over the years, but the stakeholders need to address existing issues to make the tournament even more engaging and transparent in the future. |
The Pro Kabaddi League have been exceptional in stipulated time period, where the league has progressed over the years however marketing could be done in a much better way to make more forays into Pro Kabaddi.
