PKL: Ankit Jaglan to lead Patna Pirates charge in quest for record fourth title
Patna Pirates have named their captain and vice captain in the form of Ankit Jaglan and Deepak Singh as they look forward to kicking off their campaign on September 1 against the UP Yoddhas.
Jaglan, who has been with Patna Pirates for the 3rd year running, is the highest paid all-rounder and has proven his mettle with his speed and agility including a high tackle percentage rate last season.
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"I am thankful for the opportunity to lead the Patna Pirates and the aim is to compete at the highest level for the entire squad. Working with coach Anup Kumar has been such a great learning curve and his experience and coaching style will only take this squad further.
There is no doubt that we are aiming for the ultimate prize and the entire squad knows their role and are looking forward to executing to take Patna Pirates all the way," Jaglan said.
Deepak, the star defender for the squad, has accumulated a total of 282 tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt the opposing team's raiders effectively and is crucial to the team's impenetrable defense.
Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the
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Having come a very close second in the last edition of the PKL, the Anup Kumar led Patna Pirates are currently training as part of their pre-season camp and are gunning to start the season strong.
'Patna Pirates has always showcased a brand of
kabaddi
that the fans love and appreciate over the years. This season will be no different under the leadership of Ankit, Deepak and Anup Kumar. We were agonizingly close to our fourth championship win and we will kick off the season with our eye on that singular goal,' said Pawan Rana, CEO, Patna Pirates.
Patna Pirates has a formidable line up with Ankit and Deepak at the helm, ably supported by Ayan Lohchab, Navdeep, Sudhakar Maruthamuthu, Deepak Jaglan, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Sanket Sawant, Sombir, Amin Ghorbani, Maninder Singh, Ankit Kumar, Mandeep Kumar, Milan Dahiya, Sahil Patil, Ashish Birwal, Balaji, Jadhav Shahaji and Saurabh Narwal.
PAWAN SEHRAWAT
TO CAPTAIN TAMIL THALAIVAS
Tamil Thalaivas have announced Pawan Sehrawat as the Captain and Arjun Deshwal as the vice-captain.
The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team as it sets its sights on glory.
Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league's history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ?2.26 crore in Season 9. Representing the Reserve Bank of India, Pawan has also brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship.
Speaking about the leadership duo, Head Coach Sanjeev Balyan said, "Pawan is a proven leader and one of the most feared players in the league. His ability to handle pressure, inspire his teammates, and deliver in crucial moments makes him the ideal captain to lead Tamil Thalaivas this season."
Joining him in leadership is Arjun Deshwal, the Raid Machine of PKL, who takes on the role of Vice-Captain. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Arjun is a decorated raider and currently serves as a DSP in the state police force.
His stellar career includes winning the gold medal with the Indian national team at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
On vice-captain Arjun Deshwal, Sanjeev added: "I've had the privilege of working with Arjun when he captained Jaipur Pink Panthers, and I know first-hand the dedication, discipline, and composure he brings to the game. He is a natural leader on and off the mat, and together with Pawan, they form a formidable leadership core."
Alongside the leadership announcement, Tamil Thalaivas also unveiled their primary kit for Season 12. Featuring an all-blue design with striking gold accents, the kit represents the team's renewed energy and ambition. The gold signifies the ultimate target for the season, bringing home the biggest prize in kabaddi.
Assistant coach Suresh Kumar also shared his thoughts, "We have selected big names for the captaincy this year, and we know they are amazing raiders, with Pawan also being a great all-rounder.
This year, we have a strong line-up, and I'm confident they will lead the way for the team."
CEO Shushen Vashishth added, "With Pawan's unmatched experience and Arjun's explosive talent, we believe this leadership duo will inspire the team to deliver their best on the mat. The new kit reflects our hunger, unity, and the dream of lifting the trophy this season."
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