Pro Kabaddi League 2024/25: Team Owners, Captains, and Coaches for Season 11

The 2024/25 season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to begin on Friday, October 18, marking the 11th edition of the tournament. Since its debut in 2014, PKL has become the second-most-watched sports league in India, only behind the Indian Premier League (IPL). The league’s growing popularity continues to captivate kabaddi fans across the country, promising yet another thrilling season.

This season, 12 teams will compete for the coveted PKL title, each led by experienced captains and guided by strategic coaches, with significant backing from passionate team owners. Here's an overview of the owners, captains, and coaches of each PKL team for the 2024/25 season:

1. Bengal Warriorz

• Captain: Fazel Atrachali
• Coach: Prashant Surve
• Owner: Capri Sports

Bengal Warriorz will be led by the highly-experienced Iranian defender, Fazel Atrachali, one of the top kabaddi players in the league. The team’s coach, Prashant Surve, brings his tactical expertise to the side, aiming to push the Warriorz to the top. The franchise is owned by Capri Sports, a company heavily invested in promoting sports in India.

2. Bengaluru Bulls

• Captain: Pardeep Narwal
• Coach: Randhir Singh Sherawat
• Owner: WL League Pvt. Ltd

Pardeep Narwal, one of the biggest names in Pro Kabaddi League history, will lead Bengaluru Bulls this season. Known for his raiding skills, Narwal will have veteran coach Randhir Singh Sherawat on his side. Sherawat is one of the most experienced coaches in the league, and with WL League Pvt. Ltd as their owners, the Bulls are prepared for a strong title challenge.

3. Dabang Delhi

• Captains: Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik
• Coach: Joginder Narwal
• Owner: Radha Kapoor

Dabang Delhi will be co-captained by two of their key players, Naveen Kumar and Ashu Malik, under the guidance of coach Joginder Narwal. Radha Kapoor, who has a history of nurturing sports talent, continues to support the team as the owner.

4. Gujarat Giants

• Captain: Neeraj Kumar
• Coach: Ram Mehar Singh
• Owner: Adani Wilmar Ltd

Gujarat Giants have placed their trust in Neeraj Kumar as captain, a strong defender known for his composure. Coach Ram Mehar Singh brings a wealth of kabaddi knowledge, and with Adani Wilmar Ltd as the owner, the Giants aim to make their mark in the competition.

5. Haryana Steelers

• Captain: Jaideep Dahiya
• Coach: Manpreet Singh
• Owner: JSW Group

The Haryana Steelers will be led by the formidable Jaideep Dahiya, known for his strong defense. Coach Manpreet Singh has previously tasted success with other teams and will now look to guide the Steelers to their first PKL title. The JSW Group, a major player in Indian sports, owns the team.

6. Jaipur Pink Panthers

• Captain: Arjun Deshwal
• Coach: Sanjeev Baliyan
• Owner: Abhishek Bachchan

Arjun Deshwal will captain the Jaipur Pink Panthers, a team owned by Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan. With coach Sanjeev Baliyan, who has an impressive coaching track record, the Panthers are poised to compete for another title after their success in earlier seasons.

7. Patna Pirates

• Captain: Shubham Shinde
• Coach: Narender Redu
• Owner: Rajesh Shah

Shubham Shinde steps in as the captain of the Patna Pirates, a team with a proud PKL history. Under the watchful eye of coach Narender Redu, Shinde will aim to lead the Pirates back to championship glory. Rajesh Shah, the owner, continues to back the team with his business acumen.

8. Puneri Paltan

• Captain: Aslam Inamdar
• Coach: BC Ramesh
• Owner: Insurekot Sports Pvt. Ltd

Puneri Paltan will rely on the leadership of their young and dynamic captain, Aslam Inamdar, alongside the guidance of coach BC Ramesh, who has seen success in the league before. Insurekot Sports Pvt. Ltd is the team owner, supporting their mission to win their first PKL title.

9. Tamil Thalaivas

• Captain: Sagar Rathee
• Coaches: Udaya Kumar and Dharmaraj Cheralathan
• Owner: Magnum Sports Pvt. Ltd

Sagar Rathee, an emerging talent in kabaddi, will captain the Tamil Thalaivas, a team coached by the experienced duo of Udaya Kumar and Dharmaraj Cheralathan. Magnum Sports Pvt. Ltd remains the team owner, hoping to see the Thalaivas claim their maiden PKL trophy.

10. Telugu Titans

• Captain: Pawan Kumar Sehrawat
• Coach: Krishan Kumar Hooda
• Owner: Veera Sports

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat, a record-breaking raider, will lead the Telugu Titans this season. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda will bring his years of kabaddi experience to help the Titans find success. Veera Sports, as the team’s owner, aims to make the Titans a dominant force in PKL.

11. U Mumba

• Captain: Sunil Kumar
• Coach: Gholamreza Mazandarani
• Owner: Unilazer Ventures Pvt. Ltd

Sunil Kumar takes over the captaincy of U Mumba, a former PKL champion. The team will look to its seasoned coach, Gholamreza Mazandarani, to inspire a return to glory. Unilazer Ventures Pvt. Ltd, owned by Ronnie Screwvala, continues to support the franchise.

12. UP Yoddhas

• Captain: Surender Gill
• Coach: Jasweer Singh
• Owner: GMR Group

UP Yoddhas will be captained by Surender Gill, an excellent raider, with coach Jasweer Singh guiding them. The GMR Group, which also owns the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, is backing the team as they strive for their first PKL title.

As the Pro Kabaddi League enters its 11th season, each team’s unique combination of leadership, coaching, and ownership creates an exciting competition. Fans eagerly await the action-packed games, with every team hungry to lift the coveted trophy at the end of the season.

The league, which has steadily grown since its inception, continues to elevate the sport of kabaddi and increase its viewership worldwide. With such formidable captains, coaches, and owners behind each squad, the 2024/25 PKL season promises to be one of the most competitive and thrilling yet. Fans will be glued to their screens as the kabaddi warriors battle it out for supremacy.