Former Dabang Delhi player Vijay Kumar Redhu will now play for U Mumba in PKL Season 12 as a replacement.
The 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League will start on August 29, with 12 teams competing for the championship. U Mumba won their only title in the second season back in 2015, when they defeated the Bengaluru Bulls in the final.
Before the new season, U Mumba released NYP Sunny Sheokand from their squad. He had joined the team before PKL 11 but did not get a chance to play any match last season. Now, U Mumba has chosen Vijay Kumar Redhu to take his place.
Sunny, who is 22 years old, has played in two seasons of the Yuva Kabaddi Series (YKS). He first played for Murthal Magnets in the Winter Edition of YKS 2023 and later represented Yuva Mumba in the 2025 Yuva All Stars Championship held in Haridwar.
However, the Indian defender didn’t perform well in these tournaments. He managed to score only 10 points in 13 matches across both events. Because of his disappointing performance and not meeting the team’s expectations, former champions U Mumba likely decided to release him from the squad.
Who is Vijay Kumar Redhu?
Vijay, a left corner defender, picked up 19 tackle points in 18 matches during his debut season with a former PKL champion team. In Season 10, he played for a Delhi-based team. However, he was not selected by any team in the PKL 11 and PKL 12 auctions. Now, he will return to the league as a replacement player for the team that won Season 2.
After performing well last season, U Mumba kept most of their key players and brought back stars Rinku and Parvesh Bhainswal using the FMB card. In the PKL 12 auction held on May 31 and June 1, they also focused on young talent, spending ₹78 lakhs on Aanil Mohan and ₹49 lakhs on Sandeep Kumar.
Raiders: Ajit Chouhan, Sathish Kannan, Mukesh Kannan, Sandeep Kumar, Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi.
Defenders: Rinku, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Lokesh Ghosliya, Deepak Kundu, Shanmugam Mukilan, Ravi, Vijay Kumar Redhu.
All-rounders: Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Rohit Raghav, Aanil Mohan, Mohammad Ghorbani, Amarjeet.
FAQ
What change has U Mumba made to their squad for PKL 12?
U Mumba has decided to replace Sunny Sheokand in their squad ahead of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12.
Who has replaced Sunny Sheokand in the U Mumba squad?
The name of the replacement player has not been officially announced yet, but U Mumba has confirmed the change as part of their pre-season adjustments.
Why was Sunny Sheokand replaced?
The exact reason for his replacement hasn’t been disclosed, but such changes usually occur due to form, fitness issues, or team strategy.
Has Sunny Sheokand played in earlier PKL seasons?
Yes, Sunny Sheokand has featured in previous PKL seasons and is known for his defensive skills, especially in the cover position.