After cricket and football, if any other sport is celebrated grandly, then it’s Kabaddi. The sport is also loved by many Indians, and a number of athletes gather to be a professional Kabaddi player. The national Kabaddi team has nailed at the international level. The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has also provided many Kabaddi players with the opportunity to show their skills. The teams in the league are led well by the captains. The captains of the PKL teams have managed their team well and took them to the victory gate. But, who is the best? The two names that always pop us, when arguing on the best kabaddi captains are – Anup Kumar and Rakesh Kumar.
Anup Kumar is the former Indian Kabaddi player who served the national team till 2018. He has a total score of 596 points and was the best and successful raider of the Pro Kabaddi League. He also captained the Indian national Kabaddi team and U Mumba in PKL. He made the team reach the PKL finale in 2016 but lost to Patna Pirates.
On the contrary, Rakesh Kumar, the Indian Kabaddi player had also served the national Kabaddi team as its vice-captain. He is one of the successful players and received several achievements. He has been one of the highlights of the PKL. He was the highest-paid player in the inaugural season of PKL by Patna Pirates. In 2014, he was made the captain of the team. He was responsible to make the team win the 2014 PKL trophy, under his captaincy.
Both, the players are really great in their own spheres, but who among the two is the best according to you? Pick up the best Kabaddi captain among Anup Kumar and Rakesh Kumar! Let us know in the comment section down below!