Sagar Rathee to captain Tamil Thalaivas for Pro Kabbadi League Season XI

Sagar Rathee to captain Tamil Thalaivas for Pro Kabbadi League Season XI
10th September 2024, Chennai: Tamil Thalaivas officially announces Sagar Rathee as captain once again for the upcoming season of the PKL in a press conference earlier today. This will be Sagar’s third stint as captain for the Tamil Thalaivas and is all set to take on the competition with renewed energy and strategic focus
Sagar Rathee, who first assumed captaincy in Season 9, led Tamil Thalaivas to their first-ever Play-Offs appearance, securing a place in the semi-finals. He continued his leadership in Season 10 and has once again been entrusted with the responsibility to steer the team to success in Season 11. Rathee is widely recognized for his exceptional defensive skills, strategic brilliance, and unwavering sportsmanship. His leadership on and off the mat has heen a driving force behind the team’s success, making him a natural choice to lead the Thalaivas once again
“Leading Tamil Thalarvas has been a great honour for the last two seasons and well and I am excited to continue the role once again. We have the most balanced team for this season and we collectively as a team are aiming higher than ever The Tamil Thalaivas will work hard for every single raid and defence and will not give up at any cost.” Suid. Sagar Rathee, Captain, Tamil Thalaivas.
“As we head into Season 11, our focus is crystal clear. We’ve worked extensively to strengthen every aspect of our game, learning from the past and making the necessary adjustments This time, we’re approaching the season with a no-compromise mindset every match is crucial, and we’re going to play with aggression and determination. The tean is more focused and more prepared than ever before, and we’re ready to give it our all on the mat. Said, D. Cherlathan, Strategy Coach, Tamil Thalaivas
“This season, we’re bringing a renewed sense of discipline and intensity to our training. The team has been putting in consistent hard work, and we’ve made consistent progress in our game plan. We’re prepared for every challenge that comes our way and are focused on playing smart, aggressive kabaddi. We won’t be giving up casily our goal is to fight till the very last whistle This is a resilient and motivated group, and I’m confident we will showcase our strength and unity on the mat this season” said, Udaya Kumara, Chief Coach, Tarnil Thalaivas
Final Squad of the Tamil Thalaivas, Raiders Vishal Chahal, Ramkumar Mayandi, Nitin Singlı, Narender, Dhiraj Bailmare, Sachin Tanwar, Sourablı Fagare
Defenders: M. Abishek, Himanshu, Sagar, Aushish, Mohil, Sahil Gulin, Anuj Gawade, Ronak Nitesh Kumar, Amirhossein Bastami All-rounders: Moein Safaghi