After a mighty successful PKL Auction 2023, it’s finally time for the PKL 10, which starts in little over a month from now. All the teams have gone through an overhaul, where not only the players have changed, but also the coaches. InsideSport takes a look at all the new coaches for the teams in the Pro Kabaddi 2023.
Bengal Warriors – K Baskaran
One of the most experienced coaches in Kabaddi, K Baskaran will lead the Bengal Warriors in Vivo Pro Kabaddi this year in PKL 10. He has previously been associated with the Puneri Paltan and Tamil Thalaivas and even led the Jaipur Pink Panthers to a title.
Bengaluru Bulls – Randhir Singh Sehrawat
Once again, as always, Randhir Singh Sehrawat will guide the Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi. He led them to a title in the sixth season and has a point to prove now.
Dabang Delhi KC – Rambir Singh Khokhar
The team has gone for a change this year, and Rambir Singh Khokhar will be at the helm of affairs this season. He will be assisted by the evergreen Ajay Thakur.
Gujarat Giants – Ram Mehar Singh
The veteran coach Ram Mehar Singh will continue with the Gujarat Giants this year. He is one of the most successful coaches in te PKL history, with a few titles under his belt.
Haryana Steelers – Manpreet Singh
Having done wonders with the Gujarat Giants in seasons 5 & 6, Manpreet Singh would like to repeat the same success with the Haryana Steelers as well.
Jaipur Pink Panthers – Sanjeev Baliyan
Sanjeev Baliyan led Jaipur Pink Panthers to the second title last year and was also the coach with the Indian team at the Asian Games, which won a gold medal. He would like to repeat his success in PKL 10.
Patna Pirates – Narender Redu
A veteran coach, Narender Redu has been the Services’ guide for a few years now. He was an assistant coach with the Haryana Steelers last year. He will helm the coaching department for Pirates at PKL 10.
Puneri Paltan – BC Ramesh
Under BC Ramesh’s guidance, Puneri Paltan made it to their first-ever Vivo Pro Kabaddi final. He also led Bengal Warriors to a title in the seventh season.
Tamil Thalaivas – Ashan Kumar
Ashan Kumar sprung a surprise with the Tamil Thalaivas in the last season of the PKL. This year, he would be looking at least at the playoffs.
Telugu Titans – Srinivas Reddy
Srinivas Reddy is back as the coach for PKL 10. He is back to the Telugu Titans, and has led the team to the final in season four.
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U Mumba – Gholamreza Mazandarani
Gholamreza Mazandarani is the only foreign coach in the Pro Kabaddi 2023. He was with the U Mumba side in 2018 as well, and the Iranian led them to playoffs that year.
UP Yoddhas – Jasveer Singh
Jasveer Singh has been retained by the UP Yoddhas side for this year as well. He could help Pardeep Narwal in his resurgence as a top raider.