{"id":2293,"date":"2025-10-19T00:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T19:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2293"},"modified":"2025-10-19T00:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T19:03:46","slug":"pkl-12-aslam-inamdar-missing-vs-telugu-titans-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-aslam-inamdar-missing-vs-telugu-titans-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 12 Shock: Aslam Inamdar &amp; Top Stars Ruled Out Against Telugu Titans \u2013 Here&#8217;s Why!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Puneri Paltan missing players: <\/strong>The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 12) is heating up as teams fight for their spot in the playoffs. However, fans were left surprised during<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/telugu-titans-vs-puneri-paltan-pkl-12-match-95-preview\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2285\">Match 95<\/a> <\/strong>between <strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> and <strong>Telugu Titans<\/strong> on <strong>Saturday, October 18<\/strong>, when several of Pune&#8217;s star players were missing from the mat. The big question on everyone\u2019s mind was \u2014 <em>Where were Aslam Inamdar and other top names?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down exactly what happened and why Puneri Paltan made this unexpected move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Puneri Paltan Already Qualified for PKL 12 Playoffs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/puneri-paltan\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1702\">Puneri Paltan<\/a> have already booked their spot in the PKL 12 playoffs<\/strong>. With <strong>13 wins in 16 matches<\/strong>, they currently sit <strong>on top of the points table<\/strong> with <strong>26 points<\/strong> and an impressive <strong>score difference of +99<\/strong>. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-winners-list-pkl-champions\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1685\"><strong>PKL Season 10 champions<\/strong>,<\/a> the Pune-based franchise has shown consistent form throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their top-two finish is guaranteed, which means they will directly feature in <strong>Qualifier 1<\/strong>, avoiding the eliminators and getting one extra shot at the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Big Names Missing Against Telugu Titans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their stellar form, Puneri Paltan\u2019s starting lineup for the match against <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/team\/telugu-titans\/\" data-type=\"sp_team\" data-id=\"1704\">Telugu Titans<\/a><\/strong> raised a few eyebrows. Key players including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Captain Aslam Inamdar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defenders Gaurav Khatri &amp; Vishal Bhardwaj<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Star raider Mohit Goyat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-rounder Gurdeep<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>were all <strong>left out of the starting seven<\/strong>. A few others like <strong>Pankaj Mohite<\/strong>, <strong>Aditya Shinde<\/strong>, and <strong>Abhinesh Nadarajan<\/strong> were only named as substitutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This led to speculation about possible injuries or internal issues \u2014 but the truth is quite simple and strategic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ajay Thakur Reveals the Reason \u2013 Rest, Rotation &amp; Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puneri Paltan&#8217;s head coach, <strong>Ajay Thakur<\/strong>, addressed the absence of star players and cleared the air. According to him, since the team has already qualified for the playoffs, there\u2019s <strong>no need to risk injuries to key players<\/strong> in the remaining league matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe want our core players fresh and injury-free for the playoffs. It\u2019s important to manage their workload now,\u201d said Ajay Thakur.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He also added that this was a golden opportunity to <strong>test the bench strength<\/strong> and give <strong>youngsters some much-needed game time<\/strong>. Many of the younger players have barely had any time on the mat this season, and with little to lose in the standings, it\u2019s the perfect chance to evaluate future talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Telugu Titans Take Advantage of Pune\u2019s Light Squad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision did work in favor of <strong>Telugu Titans<\/strong>, who defeated Puneri Paltan and kept their <strong>playoff hopes alive<\/strong>. After 16 matches, Telugu Titans now have <strong>18 points<\/strong>, with <strong>nine wins and seven losses<\/strong>. Their <strong>score difference of +51<\/strong> could also play a crucial role as the playoff race intensifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next for Puneri Paltan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puneri Paltan still have <strong>two league matches remaining<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>October 19<\/strong> vs <strong>Patna Pirates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 27<\/strong> vs <strong>Dabang Delhi<\/strong> in <strong>Qualifier 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the match against Patna Pirates is their final league-stage clash, their eyes are firmly set on Qualifier 1 where they\u2019ll get the chance to book their place in the final directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajay Thakur and his coaching staff are clearly focused on <strong>long-term success<\/strong>, and resting key players now could be a game-winning decision later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Strategy or Risky Move?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time will tell whether this strategy of rotating the squad and giving youngsters more time on the mat will pay off in the crucial playoffs. But one thing is clear \u2014 <strong>Puneri Paltan is playing the long game<\/strong>, and with a strong bench and sharp tactics, they are serious contenders for the PKL 12 trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat, Vishal Bhardwaj, and other big names missing from the lineup wasn\u2019t a mystery, but a well-planned move by a team with eyes on the bigger prize. <strong>Puneri Paltan is not just playing matches; they\u2019re playing smart<\/strong>. With a top-two finish locked in and a full-strength squad expected to return for the playoffs, fans can expect fireworks from Pune in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why did Puneri Paltan rest Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat &#038; other stars against Telugu Titans in PKL 12? 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