U Mumba in PKL: Titles, performance, records, ownership – All you need to know
U Mumba is a Mumbai-based Kabaddi team that plays in the Pro Kabaddi League. The franchise has managed to create a substantial fan base, thanks to its notable performances from the start of the league. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium is the designated home venue for U Mumba. Ahead of the upcoming 12th season of the league, Sunil Kumar has been appointed as the captain of the franchise.
Who are the owners of the U Mumba Kabaddi team ?
The U Mumba team is jointly owned by Ronnie Screwvala and Supratik Sen. The duo runs a sports venture named U Sports, which has investments in various sports, including kabaddi, football, eSports, and motorsports. U Sports is a sports-focused company that aims to promote and commercialize sports in the country.
How many Pro Kabaddi League titles have U Mumba won?
U Mumba have won 1 Pro Kabaddi League title so far. They reached the final in the inaugural season but couldn’t lift the trophy. However, they won their first PKL title in the next season. U Mumba came close to lifting thier second title a few times in the following seasons but couldn't do so.
U Mumba’s performance in the Pro Kabaddi League
U Mumba showcased flawless performances in the first three seasons. They were the runners-up twice and lifted the trophy once. They managed to reach the playoffs twice in the next four seasons. They haven’t been at thier very best in the last few seasons.
Season 1: Runners-up
Season 2: Champions
Season 3: Runners-up
Season 4: 5th position
Season 5: 7th position
Season 6: 3rd position
Season 7: 4th position
Season 8: 10th position
Season 9: 9th position
Season 10: 10th position
Season 11: 5th position
U Mumba squad for PKL 12
Season campaigner Sunil Kumar has been retained as the captain of the U Mumba franchise in the Pro Kabaddi League. U Muma will begin their PKL 12 campaign against the Gujarat Giants on August 30.
Raiders: Ajit Chouhan, Sathish Kannan, Mukesh Kannan, Sandeep Kumar, Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi.
Defenders: Rinku, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Lokesh Ghosliya, Deepak Kundu, Shanmugam Mukilan, Sunny, Ravi.
All-rounders: Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Rohit Raghav, Aanil Mohan, Mohammad Ghorbani, Amarjeet.
