Pro Kabaddi League 2021-22: Haryana Steelers Announces Vikash Kandola as Captain

New Delhi, December 18: The Haryana Steelers on Saturday introduced star raider Vikash Kandola as their captain for the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, which is about to start on December 22, 2021 in Bengaluru. The Haryana Steelers will tackle Patna Pirates of their first match of this 12 months's season on December 23 in Bengaluru. Kandola carried out brilliantly for the Haryana Steelers final season, ending as the crew's main level scorer, and sixth highest total, with 195 factors to his identify. Also Read | IPL 2023 Mega Auctions: Ravi Ashwin Wants to be Signed by Chennai Super Kings, Calls Franchise His 'Home'. The Jind-born participant is understood for his explosiveness, working hand touches, and agile dashes throughout the mat. Kandola has scored a complete of 423 raid factors in 55 matches at a mean of seven.69 in his Pro Kabaddi League season to date. Speaking about being appointed as captain, Vikash Kandola mentioned, "I am honoured and humbled to be named the Captain of the Haryana Steelers. I have been with this team for the last three seasons and I have loved every minute with the side. I will certainly put in my 100 per cent in every match and also lead the team to the best of my abilities. We have got a great mix of experience and young talent and we will give our all throughout the tournament." Also Read | Robert Lewandowski Equals Cristiano Ronaldo's Goalscoring Record from 2013 as Bayern Munich Seals 4-0 Win Against Wolfsburg in Bundesliga 2021-22 Match. Mustafa Ghouse, CEO, JSW Sports mentioned, "Vikash has grown as a player during his time with the Steelers, and he has also rallied the team with him. He's consistently been one of our star performers and we believe that he has much more to offer to the team. He has already been a leader among the group and now, he has been given the full responsibility of taking the Haryana Steelers in the right direction. I wish Vikash all the very best and hope that we have a great season." The Haryana Steelers, which completed fifth within the 2019 Pro Kabaddi season, acquired Rohit Gulia, Mohammad Esmaeil Maghsodlou, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Rajesh Narwal, Brijendra Singh Chaudhary, Ajay Ghanghas, Vikas Jaglan, Ravi Kumar, Surender Nada and Rajesh Gurjar on the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2021 which was held in Mumbai from August 29-31, 2021. The Haryana Steelers retained Vikash Khandola, Vinay, Vikas Chillar and Chand Singh from season 7 of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2019. The eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League can be held in Bengaluru in a bio-secure bubble. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, SociallyKeeda Staff could not have modified or edited the content material physique)