Bengal Warriorz announced Devank Dalal, who was the most expensive Indian player at the recent auction, as its captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Devank was signed for Rs. 2.205 crore by Bengal Warriorz and heads into the upcoming season after a record-shattering run last year. In Season 11, he finished as the league’s top raider, with 301 raid points, and became one of the few players to ever cross the 300-point mark in a single season.
Just two years ago, during the 10th edition of the league, Devank had suffered a life-threatening skull injury, but he roared back to dominate the mat.
“Captaining Bengal Warriorz is a huge honour. I’ve fought hard to be back on this stage, and I want to lead with that same determination. With Nitesh marshalling the defence and Coach Naveen guiding us, I’m confident we’ll play kabaddi that excites our fans and does justice to the Warriorz name.”
Defender Nitesh Kumar took charge of Bengal Warriorz as Defence Captain. One of PKL’s most dependable defenders, Nitesh was retained by Bengal Warriorz for his consistency and leadership. He is the only player in league history to notch 100 tackle points in a single season (Season 6).
Published on Aug 26, 2025
