Take a Look at the Top 10 New Young Players of PKL 2025

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 showcased outstanding young talent. Bengaluru Bulls’ Deepak Sankar claimed the New Young Player award with 64 tackle points, while Ali Samadi impressed with 121 raid points. Other standouts included Ankit Rana (77 raid points), Aryan Kumar (50 tackles), and Aashish Malik (83 raids), proving PKL’s bright future.

As the twelfth season of the Pro Kabaddi League concluded, several emerging stars made a lasting impression with their outstanding performances. The New Young Players (NYP) showcased remarkable talent and composure, signaling a bright future for Indian Kabaddi. Bengaluru Bulls’ Ganesha H. stood out with 35 raid points, while teammate Aashish Malik impressed with 83 raid points and six tackles.

Deepak Sankar added steel to the Bulls’ defence, securing 64 tackle points and winning the New Young Player of the Season award. Among other rising names, Gujarat Giants’ Ankit Dahiya displayed versatility by contributing 25 tackle points and 18 raid points. Bengal Warriorz’s Manprit shone with 49 raid points, including a Super 10. Telugu Titans’ Avi Duhan demonstrated maturity in defence, collecting 29 tackle points and three Super Tackles.

Jaipur Pink Panthers’ youngsters dominated, with Deepanshu Khatri earning 42 tackle points, Aryan Kumar securing 50, and Iranian sensation Ali Samadi lighting up the mat with 121 raid points. Patna Pirates’ Ankit Rana also impressed, scoring 77 raid points. The season’s standout performers Ayan and Navdeep topped the charts with 316 raid points and 73 tackle points respectively, proving that the league’s new generation is ready to carry the torch forward.