PKL: U Mumba rope in Rakesh Kumar as head coach

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Feb 27, 2025 10:08 PM IST

Rakesh, who was the highest-paid participant within the inaugural PKL, had joined the franchise within the third version.

Former India captain and three-time Asian Video games gold medalist Rakesh Kumar will return to U Mumba after 9 years as its head coach within the Professional Kabaddi League, the franchise introduced on Monday.

Rakesh Kumar joins U Mumba as head coach(U Mumba)

Rakesh, who was the highest-paid participant within the inaugural PKL, had joined the franchise within the third version.

“Arguably India’s greatest kabaddi player, an Arjuna Awardee, but, most importantly, a former U Mumba player himself who returns to our family. It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Rakesh back, this time as a head coach,” U Mumba, CEO Suhail Chandhok mentioned.

Recognized for his distinctive management, Rakesh had earlier coached Haryana within the PKL and the Indian Railways staff.

“I am pleased with my homecoming to U Mumba after such a long time. Now, I have the responsibility of coaching the side. I hope that in the upcoming season, we build a strong squad and get the team back into the same rhythm it had in the first three seasons. We will work hard to achieve this. I am grateful to be back,” Rakesh mentioned.

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