Fans are over the moon because their favourite PKL player, Sunil Kumar, was chosen as the best captain of the Pro Kabaddi League. But it is no surprise that the best captain of PKL is Sunil Kumar.
The star player from U Mumba made it clear that he was more than happy to be chosen for the role of best captain. So let us have a quick look into why he was announced as the most successful captain and how he feels about it.
Sunil Kumar Becomes The Most Successful Captain
| Player Name | Sunil Kumar |
| Playing Role | Defender |
| PKL Debut | 2016 |
| PKL Teams | Patna Pirates, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Gujarat Giants, U Mumba |
| PKL Matches Won | 74 |
| Captaincy Record | Holds the record of most wins as captain |
| Biggest Achievement | Won the gold medal at 2022 Asian Games |
| PKL Title Winning Year | 2019 and 2022 as a leader |
| Total Tackle Points | 390 |
Pro Kabaddi League has reached its 11 seasons, and Sunil Kumar has broken the barrier of being the skipper and leader. Being a defender, Sunil Kumar has set the bar for the Kabaddi fraternity to follow.
Sunil went on to win 74 matches, which crowned him right at the top, crossing the likes of Fazel Atrachali. Kumar is also an Indian international defender who has shown a higher level of grace and class.
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Overall Record of Sunil Kumar in Pro Kabaddi League
Sunil Kumar has proven to be a phenomenal player since the beginning of the Pro Kabaddi League and has made a massive mark. A talented defender, Sunil Kumar has played 160 matches and earned 399 points.
He also has 8 raid points per match, enough to show why he is one of the best. Not only that, but Sunil Kumar’s not-out percentage is 97.8%. Over and over, he has proved everyone wrong, which ultimately proves to be the best captain of PKL, Sunil Kumar.
Sunil Kumar Record in PKL(Until 2024)
| Total Matches Played | 160 |
| Total Points Earned | 399 |
| Raid Points Per Match | 0.05 |
| Not out Percentage | 97.8% |
| Successful Raid % | 3.29% |
| Total Raids | 273 |
| Average Raid Points per match | 0.05 |
| Tackle Success Rate % | 49% |
Sunil Kumar Record in 2024
In the 11th season of Pro Kabaddi League, Sunil Kumar played for U Mumba and immediately left his mark. According to the Prokabaddi website, he has 23 matches under his belt.
In those games, Sunil earned 54 points, which is brilliant. In total, Sunil Kumar had 73 raids, 8 super tackles, 3 high fives, and 54 tackle points.
Being the major defender not only for U Mumba but also for India, Sunil Kumar has made a total of 110 tackles. His prowess, game awareness and strategy-building remain top-notch.
Sunil Kumar’s Opinion On Being The Best Captain
There is hardly any sportsperson in India who might not have heard about Sunil Kumar now and then. Appearing in the Beyond the Mat podcast started by U Mumba, Sunil Kumar shared his opinion about being the best captain.
Sunil adds I feel good when someone says the most successful captain. Before me, Kabaddi had seen players like Anup Kumar, Ajay Thakur, and Fazel Atrachali who have contributed a lot. But being the best captain is a matter of pride for me.
Role of Parvesh Bhainswal In Sunil Kumar Being The Best Captain
A lot of the readers might not know that Parvesh Bhainswal plays a critical role in Sunil Kumar’s success. Parvesh and Sunil are both childhood friends but more than that they are Kabaddi buddies.
In the podcast, Sunil said, “Parvesh is first my friend, the person who plays Kabaddi with me. When I hold his hand, I can tackle any player in the world.” Anyone who wishes to see the magic could watch Sunil and Parvesh play together.
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