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The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League is set to start soon in 2025. The auction for the upcoming season took place on May 31 and June 1 where all the 12 franchises tried to form the best squad that could help them lift the title this year. One of the teams to look out for in the upcoming season in Bengaluru Bulls. After a disastrous season last year, the Bulls made some big changes in their squad and are coming with a new-look squad for PKL season 12.
Bengaluru Bulls haven’t been able to qualify for the playoffs from the last two editions of Pro Kabaddi League where they finished last in PKL season 11 in 2025 with just two wins in 22 matches in the league stage. Now, the 2018 champions will aim to bring back their glory days for which they bought some star players by spending a purse of INR 4.949 crore at the auction. Let’s have a look at top three most expensive players in Bengaluru Bulls squad for Pro Kabaddi League season 12.
Here’s the list of 3 most expensive players in Bengaluru Bulls squad in PKL season 12
Dheeraj (INR 40.2 Lakhs)
Dheeraj is the third most expensive player in the Bengaluru Bulls squad for the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2025. The franchise bought him for INR 40.2 Lakhs in the auction. Dheeraj is categorised as left cover defender and has an immense talent. His inclusion will provide more strength to Bengaluru Bulls squad for PKL season 12.
Akash Santosh Shinde (INR 53.10 Lakhs)
Bengaluru Bulls’ attacking lineup seems a bit weak on paper as they let go off their star raiders like Pankaj and Manjeet. However, they bought talented Akash Santosh Shinde in their squad for a whopping 53.10 Lakhs in the auction and will be having high hopes from him to lead their attack in the upcoming season. Shinde has an impressive record of 296 raid points in 57 PKL matches and can turn out to be a key player for Bengaluru Bulls in the upcoming season.
Yogesh Dahiya (INR 1.125 crore)
Bengaluru Bulls have invested heavily to form a strong defense in Pro Kabaddi League season 12 in 2025. Now, the Bulls will mostly rely on their defense to have a successful campaign this year. They have picked right corner Yogesh Dahiya in their squad for a whopping INR 1.125 crore in the auction. Dahiya has been one of the most consistent defenders in the last two PKL seasons and has earned 149 tackle points in 45 matches.
