Pro Kabaddi 2024: Full list of Patna Pirates players for PKL 2024 ft. Sudhakar M & Jang Kun Lee
The Patna Pirates, renowned as the most successful team in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history, are primed for another compelling season in PKL 2024. Under the adept coaching of Narender Redu, the Pirates are set to bolster their impressive legacy, which includes three PKL titles.
The Patna Pirates have a distinguished history in the league, marked by their achievement of securing three consecutive titles in Seasons 3, 4, and 5. Despite facing a rare setback during the 2018-19 season, where they failed to make the playoffs for the first time, the Pirates remain strong contenders.
This season, the team has made notable additions, including Jang Kun Lee, who is making a return to the league, top defender Shubham Shinde, and all-rounder Gurdeep, aiming to enhance their formidable lineup.
Lee, returning after four years, coincidentally comes back to Patna Pirates, his old team.
They have made some key signings to improve their raiding and defensive units:
Jang Kun Lee - Raider (INR 17.50 lakh)
Meetu - Raider (INR 21.90 lakh)
Devank - Raider (INR 20.10 lakh)
Shubham Shinde - Defender (INR 70 lakh)
Deepak Rajender Singh - Defender (INR 50 lakh)
Hamid Mirzaei Nader - Defender (INR 13 lakh)
Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj - Defender (INR 13.10 lakh)
Prashant Kumar Rathi - Defender (INR 13 lakh)
Babu Muragasan - Defender (INR 13 lakh)
Aman - Defender (INR 9 lakh)
Sagar - Defender (INR 9 lakh)
Pravinder - Defender (INR 13 lakh)
Gurdeep - All-rounder (INR 59 lakh)
The complete squad for the Patna Pirates for PKL 2024 features a blend of experienced players and exciting youngsters.
Patna Pirates complete squad ahead of Pro Kabaddi 2024
Raiders: Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M, Sandeep Kumar, Sahil Patil, Deepak, Ayan, Jang-Kun Lee, Meetu, Pravinder, Devank
Defenders: Manish, Abinand Subhash, Navdeep, Shubham Shinde, Hamid Nader, Thiyagarajan Yuvaraj, Deepak Rajendra Singh, Prashant Kumar Rathi, Sagar, Aman, Babu Murugasan
All-rounders: Ankit, Gurdeep
Patna came close to winning a record fourth title last season. However, they crashed out of the league in the semi-finals after their defeat against Puneri Paltan.
With a new squad that has some experienced names and exceptional talent, the Pirates will look to push further this season and contest for a fourth title to maintain their status as the most successful PKL side.