Gujarat Giants announced Fazel Atrachali from Iran as the captain for the upcoming 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on November 23. The league is scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad from December 2, 2023 to February 21, 2024.
The season will kick off at Gujarat Giants' home turf.
Rohit Gulia from India has been appointed as the vice-captain, with coaching responsibilities falling under Ram Mehar Singh.
Having reached the finals in 2017 and 2018, the Gujarat Giants aim to join an exclusive group of teams by securing the coveted PKL title.
In the 2017 campaign, Fazel was a member of the Giants squad that made it to the final. The 31-year-old defender, a two-time PKL champion and three-time Asian Games medalist, aims to leverage his extensive experience at the highest level to lead the Giants confidently.
"In the PKL season 10, among all the players, Fazel is one of the most decorated players, and he has won a lot of medals in his career. I have worked with Fazel before, and he is great player, and in our mind, he was our clear choice for the captaincy for Adani's Gujarat Giants," said coach Mehar Singh.
With promising talents like Rakesh and Parteek Dahiya, coupled with Fazel's return, the Giants boast a considerable amount of talent in their lineup.
Along with them, the team includes players like Rohit and Sourav Gulia, Vikash Jaglan, Arkam Shaikh, GB More, and Iranian all-rounder Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh. The Giants will kick off their season against the Telegu Titans on the tournament's opening day.
The Gujarat Giants will begin their season with a match against Telegu Titans on December 2, coinciding with the tournament's opening day. All matches in Ahmedabad will be hosted at The TransStadia. The 10th season of the PKL signifies a comeback to the caravan format after a three-year hiatus.
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