Pawan Sehrawat Team Switch 2025: The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12) has seen its fair share of drama, but one of the biggest shocks came midway through the season when Tamil Thalaivas released their captain and star raider Pawan Sehrawat. The franchise made the announcement public through social media, citing “disciplinary reasons“ as the cause of his exit.
This unexpected move has sparked widespread discussions across the kabaddi community and raised a key question: Can Pawan Sehrawat now play for another team during PKL 12?
From Captain to Release: The Sudden Exit
Pawan Sehrawat was not just any player in Tamil Thalaivas’ squad — he was the face of the franchise, appointed captain for the season. His signing was seen as a major coup after he left Telugu Titans and was picked up by the Thalaivas for ₹59.5 lakh. Expectations were sky-high.
However, just after three matches, Pawan was excluded from the playing seven in the team’s fourth match, and he did not travel with the squad for their Jaipur leg of the tournament. Soon after, the franchise made an official statement, saying:
“Pawan has been sent home from the squad for the remainder of the season owing to disciplinary reasons. This decision has been made after due consideration and in alignment with the team’s code of conduct.”
This clarified that it wasn’t an injury or tactical decision — it was a matter of internal discipline.
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Pawan Sehrawat Responds: “If I’m Guilty, I Won’t Play Kabaddi Again”
Shortly after being sidelined, Pawan Sehrawat broke his silence through an emotional video on social media. Without naming anyone directly, he hinted that the situation was the result of personal conflict with a “specific individual” within the team environment.
He firmly denied the allegations against him, stating:
“The franchise has put allegations of indiscipline against me, and I have been a part of the Indian team and am fully aware of what discipline means. If I am found to be indisciplined anywhere or if the allegations against me prove to be true, I will not play Kabaddi ever again.”
Pawan’s statement reflected both hurt and defiance, showing his commitment to his values and the sport, while also hinting at a fractured relationship with the franchise’s internal management.
Can Pawan Sehrawat Join Another Team in PKL 12?
The big question now — can Pawan switch teams mid-season and play for another franchise in PKL 12?
Unfortunately for him and any team eyeing a late-season boost, the answer is no.
Despite fans speculating a potential move to another side, Pro Kabaddi League’s rules are clear:
- There is no mid-season transfer window in PKL.
- Players cannot switch teams mid-season, regardless of performance or personal issues.
- Pawan has been “sent home”, not officially “released”.
- This means his contract with Tamil Thalaivas still stands, and he remains tied to the franchise until the season ends.
Unlike leagues such as football or cricket, PKL’s structure is rooted in auction-based team formation, and there are no provisions for player movement once the season begins. So even though Pawan is not actively playing, he cannot be picked up by another team this season.
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What Was Pawan’s Performance This Season?
Before his controversial exit, Pawan had played three matches for Tamil Thalaivas, during which he scored 22 raid points, including one super raid, but notably no Super 10s.
While this wasn’t his career-best start to a season, the numbers alone didn’t suggest any major cause for concern. His sudden removal from the squad clearly had more to do with off-mat matters than on-mat performance.
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What This Means for Tamil Thalaivas
Tamil Thalaivas’ decision to part ways with their captain midway through the season can have huge implications. Losing a high-profile raider like Pawan leaves a leadership and experience void that could impact their performance in the second half of the tournament.
The franchise will now rely heavily on young raiders and the rest of the squad to step up and fill the gap, both tactically and emotionally.
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What’s Next for Pawan?
As things stand, Pawan Sehrawat is effectively out for the rest of PKL 12. With no provision for mid-season transfers, and without an official release from Tamil Thalaivas, he cannot don another team’s jersey this season.
His future in the league now rests on:
- Whether Tamil Thalaivas release him officially at the end of the season.
- Whether other franchises are willing to bid for him in the next player auction.
- How the ongoing disciplinary issue is resolved — and whether it tarnishes his reputation going forward.
One thing is certain: This controversy has added a dramatic twist to PKL 12, and Pawan Sehrawat’s journey from here will be followed closely by fans, teams, and league officials alike.
Stay tuned to more PKL 12 updates as the season unfolds with unexpected turns on and off the mat.
