Star raider Pawan Sehrawat made headlines in the Pro Kabaddi 2025 season, but not for his on-court performance. The talented player was sent back home by Tamil Thalaivas after just three matches, with the franchise citing his indiscipline as the reason. Despite playing just three matches and scoring 22 points, Pawan Sehrawat found himself embroiled in controversy as he went live on Instagram to deny the allegations leveled against him by the management.
Tamil Thalaivas, on the other hand, had a disappointing season as they finished tenth after the league stage with just six wins from 18 matches. The team clearly missed the services of Pawan Sehrawat, who was the captain and a key player for the side.
In a recent interview with Sunil Taneja, Pawan Sehrawat opened up about the controversy, his role in the team, his future plans, and more. Here are five major statements made by Pawan Sehrawat during the interview:
1. Pawan Sehrawat praised veteran Dabang Delhi defender Fazel Atrachali for his stellar performance despite being picked for his base price this season. Fazel played a crucial role in helping Dabang Delhi win the title with his impressive display on the court.
2. The star raider revealed that he found motivation in Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya’s comeback from injury. Pawan looked up to Hardik’s example when he was recovering from surgery and drew inspiration from the all-rounder’s resilience and success on the field.
3. Pawan Sehrawat clarified that he accepted the role of a second or third raider in the Tamil Thalaivas team for Season 12 and had no issues with not being the lead raider. He emphasized that his priority was to contribute to the team’s success and win matches.
4. Looking ahead, Pawan Sehrawat stated that his focus would be on his game with important tournaments like the World Cup and Asian Games on the horizon. He emphasized that his performance on the mat would be the best response to any allegations or controversies surrounding him.
5. Lastly, Pawan Sehrawat expressed his shock at the reasons given by the franchise for his abrupt departure from the team. He dismissed the reasons as petty and manipulated, stating that he was shocked by the lack of sense in the explanations provided.
As Pawan Sehrawat looks towards the future, it remains to be seen whether he will continue with Tamil Thalaivas or join a new team in the upcoming season. With his talent and determination, Pawan Sehrawat is sure to make a mark in the kabaddi world and continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the mat.
