PKL 2025: Sumit Sangwan to lead UP Yoddhas, Ashu Singh named vice-captain
UP Yoddhas has appointed star defender Sumit Sangwan as captain and Ashu Singh as vice-captain for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12.
Sangwan, who takes over from Surender Gill, has been with the Yoddhas since Season 7 and is renowned for his agility, timing, and defensive intelligence, consistently ranking among the league’s top stoppers.
Ashu, also a Yoddhas regular since Season 7, is a reliable presence in the cover position.
“Sumit and Ashu are exceptional players and true Yoddhas. From their very first match, they have demonstrated commitment, discipline, and a team-first mindset. They’ve earned this responsibility through years of consistent performance and dedication,” head coach Jasvir Singh said.
UP Yoddhas PKL 2025 squad:
Guman Singh, Dong Geon Lee, Pranay Rane, Bhavani Rajput, Surender Gill, Gagan Gowda, Shivam Choudhary, Keshav Kumar, Jatin Singh, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, Mahender Singh, Ronak Nain, Sumit Sangwan (c), Ashu Singh (vc), Sahul Kumar, Hitesh Kadiyan, Jayesh Mahajan, Gangaram, Sachin Manipal.