Jaipur . Jaipur Pink Panthers have appointed star raider Arjun Deshwal as the captain for the upcoming season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
After joining the Pink Panthers in Season 8, Deshwal soon became popular among fans. He scored 268 points in his first season with the franchise and performed brilliantly in the next season too, scoring 296 and 278 points respectively.
His performances helped the team win the trophy in season 9 and become semifinalists in season 10.
Talking about his promotion as captain, Deshwal said, “I am looking forward to another exciting season in the PKL. The team has been working hard and I am looking forward to taking this team forward. Hopefully this time I can help take Jaipur Pink Panthers to their third trophy.”
The Pink Panthers will be seen in action against Bengal Warriors on October 20 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
According to the PKL Season 11 schedule, the league matches of the world's top Kabaddi league will be organized in three cities Hyderabad, Noida and Pune from October 18 to December 24, 2024.
Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 will begin on October 18 with the match between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls in Hyderabad.
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