PKL 12: Patna Pirates announce captain & vice-captain for Pro Kabaddi 2025

Patna Pirates have retained their core and added eight new players for PKL 12.

Pro Kabaddi League 12 (PKL 12) is all set to ignite the excitement among the Kabaddi enthusiasts once again as it takes off on the last Friday of the month, August 29, 2025. 

Ahead of the upcoming season, Patna Pirates have appointed Ankit Jaglan and Deepak Singh as their captain and vice-captain for the 12th edition of the league. Patna will kick off their campaign in PKL 12 against the UP Yoddhas on September 1, 2025.

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After coming second in the previous edition of the PKL by a very close margin, coach Anup Kumar’s Patna Pirates are currently training as part of their pre-season camp and are gunning to start the season strong.

Ankit Jaglan will once again lead Patna Pirates

Captain Ankit Jaglan, who has been with Patna Pirates for the third straight season, 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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On the other hand, vice-captain and star defender Deepak Singh has made a total of 282 tackles, showcasing his ability to effectively disrupt opposition raiders, which is crucial to the team’s impenetrable defence.

“Patna Pirates have 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 Mr. Pawan Rana, CEO, Patna Pirates.

Patna Pirates have a formidable lineup with Ankit and Deepak at the helm, very 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.

“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 execute to take Patna Pirates all the way.” Said, Ankit Jaglan, Captain, Patna Pirates.

Patna Pirates predicted starting seven for PKL 12-

Raiders – Maninder Singh, Ayan Lohchab, Sudhakar M.

Defenders – Deepak Singh, Sanket Sawan, Sombir Gulia.

All-Rounder – Ankit Jaglan.

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