Pro Kabaddi League has its own fan base and this league is popular not only in India but also all over the world. Now, Gujarat Giants, owned by Adani Sportsline, has announced star player Mohammadreza Shadloui as the captain of the team.
Sports News: Ahead of the arrival of the 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Gujarat Giants has launched its new jersey and handed over the captaincy of the team to Iranian defender Mohammadreza Shadloui. This announcement was made at a press conference held in Ahmedabad, which was attended by Head Coach Jaivir Sharma, Assistant Coach Varinder Singh Sandhu, and Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, Sanjay Adesara. This is an important step for Gujarat Giants as the team is going to step onto the field with young and energetic players this season.
Mohammadreza Shadloui Received ₹2.23 Crore
Mohammadreza Shadloui was bought for ₹2.23 crore in this year's Pro Kabaddi League auction. Shadloui has now become the captain of the team and has extensive experience. He is a two-time PKL champion, current MVP, and has been the best defender many times. Shadloui said, "It is a matter of pride for me to captain Gujarat Giants. Most of the players in our team are young, which makes us a dynamic and energetic team.
We are very excited for this season and ready to give our best. I thank Adani Sportsline and our coaches for this responsibility." His captaincy will give Gujarat Giants a b defense and the ability to win matches.
Reaction of Head Coach Jaivir Sharma
Gujarat Giants Head Coach Jaivir Sharma said, I am as excited and nervous as any player, because this is my first PKL season. Our pre-season camp held in Bangalore has given us good preparation. Adani Sportsline has taken complete care of us and our goal is to return to Ahmedabad after winning the title in a few months and celebrate with the fans.
He hopes that the team will perform brilliantly this season with its young players and experienced captain. Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, Sanjay Adesara said, "Gujarat Giants will give their best and provide a world-class Kabaddi experience to the fans of Gujarat and the whole of India. We have always followed the philosophy of providing a platform to nurture talent and the average young age of the team is a testament to this. With the experience of our coaches, the goals are clear and the team is ready to perform brilliantly this season."
PKL 12th Season Schedule
The 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League will begin on August 29, 2025 in Visakhapatnam. Gujarat Giants will play their first match on August 30 against U Mumba. In this season, the Gujarat team will play a total of 18 league matches.
