The Bengaluru Bulls have, in fact, made the playoffs in six of the PKL's 10 seasons so far. Their only PKL win came in Season 6, while they also finished runners-up in Season 2 once, as well as making four other playoff appearances.
In season 11, the Bengaluru Bulls will continue with head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat, who has been with the franchise since the inaugural edition of the PKL and is the longest-serving coach in the league.
Active at the season 11 player auction table, Bengaluru Bulls finished the two-day event with a team that has many exciting talents. His new assault unit, in particular, will strike fear into opposing defensive units and here we take a closer look at his squad, assessing its strengths and weaknesses ahead of the new campaign.
Strengths
The Bulls bought Pardeep Narwal for Rs 70 lakh and Ajinkya Pawar for Rs 1,107 crore in the player auction, strengthening the team's strike unit. While Narwal is the highest scoring raider in PKL history with 1,690 raid points, Pawar has accumulated 454 raid points over the years.
Narwal, who made his PKL debut with the Bulls in Season 2, is hoping to get back to his best after a few disappointing seasons. You can expect solid support from Pawar, who was the seventh most expensive player in the Season 11 player auction and has averaged over 100 raid points over the past three seasons.
Raider Jai Bhagwan is another interesting offensive addition to the Bulls squad after being bought for Rs 63 lakh. He has scored 122 attacking points in two seasons and will be eager to make an impact with the Bulls next season. Furthermore, his retained raiders like Sushil and Akshit enhance his attacking depth. While Sushil scored 100 raid points last season, Akshit scored 61 raid points.
Weaknesses
It will be interesting to see how the Bengaluru Bulls defense rises to the challenge in season 11. Captain Saurabh Nandal is the only established defender in the Bengaluru Bulls team and will be entrusted with the task of leading the defense from the front in the new campaign. However, Nandal, who has managed 246 tackle points in his PKL career, will need defensive support from what appears to be an inexperienced defensive unit on paper.
Players like Parteek, Arulnanthababu and Rohit Kumar have competed in one PKL season and together have accumulated 46 tackle points. Needless to say, the aforementioned defensive trio will need to improve their play in Season 11 along with Ponparthiban Subramanian, who scored 40 tackle points in four seasons.
Opportunities
After missing season 10 due to injury, the upcoming campaign will be the perfect opportunity for all-rounder Nitin Rawal to make up for lost time. An explosive player who can be a threat on both ends of the mat on his day, Nitin Rawal has amassed 142 raid points and 94 tackle points in his PKL career.
His defensive ability will be crucial to the Bengaluru Bulls' fortunes as they look a bit short in defence. Bought for Rs 13 lakh in the player auction, Rawal's performance along with fellow all-rounder Chandranaik M will go a long way in determining how the Bulls' season progresses. Known for being a sturdy tackler, Chandranaik M's defensive contributions could prove vital for the Bulls.
Threats
Much of how the Bengaluru Bulls' season plays out could also depend on Pardeep Narwal's form. King Dubki hasn't enjoyed the best of outings in his last few campaigns, but he hopes to turn things around under head coach Sehrawat, who gave Pardeep his PKL debut.
If Pardeep rediscovers his form, the Bulls can expect a solid season. However, if Pardeep struggles, the lack of a distinctive lead raider in the team could be a concern as none of Ajinkya Pawar, Jai Bhagwan, Sushil or Akshit have the experience of consistently being a lead raider nor the knowledge to handle it. the expectations and pressures associated with that role.
In season 11, the Bengaluru Bulls will continue with head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat, who has been with the franchise since the inaugural edition of the PKL and is the longest-serving coach in the league.
Active at the season 11 player auction table, Bengaluru Bulls finished the two-day event with a team that has many exciting talents. His new assault unit, in particular, will strike fear into opposing defensive units and here we take a closer look at his squad, assessing its strengths and weaknesses ahead of the new campaign.
Strengths
The Bulls bought Pardeep Narwal for Rs 70 lakh and Ajinkya Pawar for Rs 1,107 crore in the player auction, strengthening the team's strike unit. While Narwal is the highest scoring raider in PKL history with 1,690 raid points, Pawar has accumulated 454 raid points over the years.
Narwal, who made his PKL debut with the Bulls in Season 2, is hoping to get back to his best after a few disappointing seasons. You can expect solid support from Pawar, who was the seventh most expensive player in the Season 11 player auction and has averaged over 100 raid points over the past three seasons.
Raider Jai Bhagwan is another interesting offensive addition to the Bulls squad after being bought for Rs 63 lakh. He has scored 122 attacking points in two seasons and will be eager to make an impact with the Bulls next season. Furthermore, his retained raiders like Sushil and Akshit enhance his attacking depth. While Sushil scored 100 raid points last season, Akshit scored 61 raid points.
Weaknesses
It will be interesting to see how the Bengaluru Bulls defense rises to the challenge in season 11. Captain Saurabh Nandal is the only established defender in the Bengaluru Bulls team and will be entrusted with the task of leading the defense from the front in the new campaign. However, Nandal, who has managed 246 tackle points in his PKL career, will need defensive support from what appears to be an inexperienced defensive unit on paper.
Players like Parteek, Arulnanthababu and Rohit Kumar have competed in one PKL season and together have accumulated 46 tackle points. Needless to say, the aforementioned defensive trio will need to improve their play in Season 11 along with Ponparthiban Subramanian, who scored 40 tackle points in four seasons.
Opportunities
After missing season 10 due to injury, the upcoming campaign will be the perfect opportunity for all-rounder Nitin Rawal to make up for lost time. An explosive player who can be a threat on both ends of the mat on his day, Nitin Rawal has amassed 142 raid points and 94 tackle points in his PKL career.
His defensive ability will be crucial to the Bengaluru Bulls' fortunes as they look a bit short in defence. Bought for Rs 13 lakh in the player auction, Rawal's performance along with fellow all-rounder Chandranaik M will go a long way in determining how the Bulls' season progresses. Known for being a sturdy tackler, Chandranaik M's defensive contributions could prove vital for the Bulls.
Threats
Much of how the Bengaluru Bulls' season plays out could also depend on Pardeep Narwal's form. King Dubki hasn't enjoyed the best of outings in his last few campaigns, but he hopes to turn things around under head coach Sehrawat, who gave Pardeep his PKL debut.
If Pardeep rediscovers his form, the Bulls can expect a solid season. However, if Pardeep struggles, the lack of a distinctive lead raider in the team could be a concern as none of Ajinkya Pawar, Jai Bhagwan, Sushil or Akshit have the experience of consistently being a lead raider nor the knowledge to handle it. the expectations and pressures associated with that role.
