The competition in the new season of the Pro Kabaddi League is heating up as Naveen Kumar joins Haryana Steelers. A former superstar at Dabang Delhi has been signed up by the new franchise.
Since making his stellar debut in 2018, he has been part of only a single club. However, the sudden change to Haryana into a competition-winning environment could pose a different challenge to the talented Kabaddi player.
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Potential never gets overlooked, and it is pretty clear in the case of Naveen Kumar. As Naveen Kumar joins the Haryana Steelers, you could say that there is much more left in the player.
Steelers, who have been looking for talent in raiding, have found their man. Haryana, who are the defending champions, will hope and pray that Naveen stays fit right through the tournament.
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To the fans who have been thinking about what makes Naveen Kumar special, well, his talent in the playing arena is second to none.
Naveen Kumar played for Dabang Delhi in 2022. It was his contribution that helped Delhi to win the PKL title.
Not only that, Naveen was also chosen as the most valuable player for the season. His skills and experience helped Delhi to go all the way.
Injuries might have been his enemy, but according to Sportstar, Kumar can get Super 10s with ease. The ability of the raider is what teams crave.
Naveen Kumar will help the Haryana Steelers defend the title. His resilience, accuracy, and experience will work wonders for the defending team.
Key Details:
- Team: Haryana Steelers
- Player: Naveen Kumar (Raider)
- Auction Price: ₹1.20 crore
- Auction Date: May 31–June 1, 2025
- Season: PKL Season 12
Social Media Reactions
As Naveen Kumar got his much-awaited prize at the auction, fans were more than happy with what they saw.
Pro Kabaddi League page shared the news through a video post as Naveen Kumar joins Haryana Steelers. One of the fans also commented with a heart sign.
Jyoti Sharma’s Take
Injuries have plagued Naveen Kumar’s success for a long time. But with the new signing of the superstar, expect a fresh team and a motivated contribution from Naveen Kumar for Haryana.
Haryana, the defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League, will find a new lease of life with Naveen Kumar. However, whether Naveen can keep up through injuries or not will be a key factor to address.
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