KCL Season 2: Devank Dalal, Ashu Malik Lead Major Player Retentions
Kabaddi Champions League announces key player retentions for Season 2, including Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik. See the full franchise list here.
The excitement for the Kabaddi Champions League Season 2 is building up as the league has officially announced the player retentions across its five franchises. In a move to maintain core strengths and build competitive squads, the league has confirmed that star players including Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik will return to their respective teams for the upcoming campaign.
The Big Names Returning
The retention list highlights the confidence franchises have in their top performers. Devank Dalal has been retained by the Bhiwani Bulls, while the powerhouse Ashu Malik will continue his journey with the ShubhGrow Hisar Heroes. These retentions are seen as pivotal moves in the teams' strategies to dominate the mat in the second season.
Sharing his excitement, Devank Dalal stated that being retained by the Bhiwani Bulls serves as a massive motivation. He emphasized his determination to deliver consistent, high-level performances to ensure his team's success and expressed his gratitude for the platform KCL provides to athletes.
Similarly, Ashu Malik expressed his happiness in continuing his association with the ShubhGrow Hisar Heroes, noting his eagerness to contribute to the franchise's victory and deliver strong performances for the supporters.
Vision for the League
KCL Chairman Balwan Singh highlighted that player retentions are a fundamental part of creating well-balanced and competitive teams. According to Singh, the continued presence of athletes like Dalal and Malik reflects the trust franchises place in their talent.
"Our vision is to establish the Kabaddi Champions League as a strong platform for talent development, regional representation and the overall growth of kabaddi in India. We are working towards making the upcoming season more competitive and engaging for players, franchises and fans," said Balwan Singh.
Complete Franchise-wise Retention List
As teams prepare their squads for the battle ahead, here is the detailed breakdown of the players retained by each franchise:
- Gurugram Gurus: Rahul Setpal, Mandeep Kumar, and Sahil Jagveer
- Panipat Panthers: Narender Kandola and Vishal Narwal
- Bhiwani Bulls: Devank Dalal and Sourav Sanjay
- Karnal Kings: Akshit Dhull and Harsh Vedpal
- ShubhGrow Hisar Heroes: Ashu Malik
The Kabaddi Champions League continues to focus on promoting regional sporting talent and providing a professional stage for players to showcase their skills, further cementing the sport's growth across India.