Tamil Thalaivas appoints Suresh Kumar as assistant coach
: Tamil Thalaivas has announced Suresh Kumar as the team's assistant coach for the twelfth season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Suresh played across four seasons (seasons two to five) in the PKL with reputed franchises like Patna Pirates, Dabang Delhi, and U Mumba.
Suresh, who hails from Tamil Nadu, turned to coaching post-retirement, and served as Jaipur Pink Panthers' assistant coach for the last two seasons.
'It's a great pleasure to be a part of Tamil Thalaivas. To be part of the Tamil family, especially when you come from the same land, is truly meaningful. I look forward to giving my best to the team and representing our state with pride,' Suresh was quoted as saying in a press release.
'We are delighted to welcome Suresh. His strong track record in player development and team strategy will be a significant asset to the Thalaivas set-up,' added Thalaivas CEO Shushen Vashishth in the release.
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