The name that needs no introduction in the world of kabaddi is Randhir Singh Sherawat, the longest-serving coach of the Bengaluru Bulls. Since the team’s inception, Sherawat has been with the Bulls and is now all set for Season 11. Sherawat, who played a crucial role in the team’s consistent performances and led them to their first success in Season 6, is an Arjuna Awardee with over 20 years of coaching experience. He has also served as the coach for both the men’s and women’s Indian Railway kabaddi teams before joining the Pro Kabaddi League. Despite missing out on playoff qualification by a narrow margin last year, the Bengaluru Bulls, one of the most beloved franchises, will be looking to change their fortunes in Season 11.
Bengaluru bulls’ season-wise performance
| Season | Year | Position |
| Season 1 | 2014 | 3rd (Lost in Semi-Final 2) |
| Season 2 | 2015 | Runners-up |
| Season 3 | 2016 | 7th |
| Season 4 | 2016 | 6th |
| Season 5 | 2017 | 4th – Zone B |
| Season 6 | 2018 | Winners |
| Season 7 | 2019 | 6th |
| Season 8 | 2021-22 | 4th (Lost in Semi-Final 2) |
| Season 9 | 2022 | 3rd (Lost in the Semi-final) |
| Season 10 | 2023-24 | 8th |
As mentioned, Randhir Singh Sekhawat is a well-known name in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and has been closely associated with the Bengaluru Bulls since day one. It is fair to say he understands the team better than anyone else. Despite this, the team has experienced several hiccups under his coaching, particularly in big matches, earning them the tag of “chokers,” especially in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Although the team started strongly in both seasons, they ended up losing in the semi-finals, a pattern they will likely aim to address under his leadership.
Speaking more about this veteran coach, his loyalty to one franchise underscores his dedication to seeing the Bengaluru Bulls perform well. It will be interesting to see how Season 11 unfolds for him and the team, and whether he can lead them to another championship.
