Mumbai, May 26 -- As the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 auction approaches on May 31 and June 1, U Mumba's captain Sunil Kumar is preparing for what he believes will be one of the most competitive bidding wars in recent memory.

The veteran defender, who led his team back to playoff glory in Season 11 after a seven-year drought, is optimistic about building an even stronger squad for the upcoming campaign.

"I am hopeful about the auction," Kumar said reflecting on the team's preparation strategy. "The team management has made a plan, and we will go beyond that. This is the hope that we will get a good team," he added.

U Mumba's resurgence in Season 11 was nothing short of spectacular. The franchise secured their first playoff berth since ...