PKL10: Dabang Delhi captain Naveen Kumar out of rest of season due to injury.

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New Delhi. Dabang Delhi KC captain and raider Naveen Kumar has been ruled out of the remaining matches of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 20 due to a knee injury. PKL franchise gave this information on Thursday.

The raider suffered the injury during a match against Jaipur Pink Panthers on 27 December and will undergo surgery, taking more than six months to recover.

Following the injury sustained during the match against Jaipur on December 27, Dabang Delhi KC, the PKL franchise said in a statement. K Naveen Kumar will not be able to participate further in the current season of Pro Kabaddi League 10.

It said, under the guidance of medical experts, Naveen is set to undergo right knee ligament surgery. Dabang Delhi KC The management is overseeing his comprehensive treatment plan, including treatments and surgical procedures.

Naveen has been exceptional this season as he has become the fastest player to score 1000 raid points in the history of Pro Kabaddi League.

Durganath Wagle, CEO, Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club, said, Naveen has been a key leader and the main reason behind the success of Dabang Delhi over the years. His injury is a blow to our team, and we stand with him in this difficult time. His leadership and outstanding performance have been important to us, and we are committed to providing him the best possible care during his rehabilitation.

In Naveen’s absence, Ashu Malik will lead the team for the remainder of the tournament. At present the team is at second place in the points table with four consecutive wins.

–IANS

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