Tamil Thalaivas Team 2023: Squad, Players, Coach, Captain and Owner Details

Tamil Thalaivas Pro Kabaddi: Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Thalaivass stand as a professional Kabaddi team competing in the Pro Kabaddi League. The team hosts its home matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai), adding a local touch to their spirited performances.

However, since their debut in the PKL, the Thalaivas have faced challenges, finding themselves at the bottom of Zone B in both the 2017 and 2018-19 seasons. The subsequent seasons of 2019 and 2021-22 didn't bring significant improvement, with finishes in the 12th and 11th positions, respectively. The team's most notable achievement occurred in the 2022 season when they secured a commendable 5th place and progressed to the semi-finals. However, their journey halted with a defeat to Puneri Paltan.

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All You Need to Know About Tamil Thalaivas Team and Squad 2023

Notably, the team made headlines by releasing their record signing, the star India raider Pawan Sehrawat, ahead of the September auction. The Thalaivas had invested a staggering INR 2.26 CR in acquiring the services of this Indian raider, making him the most expensive player in the league's history. Unfortunately, Sehrawat's season took an unexpected turn as he suffered a knee injury in his first league fixture, sidelining him for the entirety of the season.

Displaying unwavering confidence in the emerging talents, the Tamil Thalaivass management has retained a cadre of promising youngsters who admirably filled the void left by Pawan Sehrawat's absence, steering the team into the playoffs. The formidable lineup includes the imperious young raider Narender, both Himanshus— one recognized for his prolific raiding prowess and the other esteemed for his defensive contributions. Additionally, the team has secured the services of M Abhishek, Mohir, and the young stand-in skipper Sagar, showcasing a strategic commitment to nurturing and harnessing the potential of their burgeoning talents. 

Here is the complete squad:

Ajinkya Pawar, Narender, Selvamani K, Vishal Chahal, Himanshu Narwal, Himanshu Singh, Nitin Singh, Jatin, Satish Kannan, Masanamuthu Lakshanan, M Abishek, Himanshu, Sagar, Aashish, Mohit, Sahil Gulia, Amirhossein Bastami, Ronak, Nitesh Kumar, Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi, and Ritik

In a significant announcement on Tuesday, the Tamil Thalaivas also revealed that Sagar Rathee would lead the team as the captain in the upcoming 10th Season of the Pro Kabaddi League.

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Who is the owner of Tamil Thalaivas?

Magnum Sports Private Limited, the consortium that also owns the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC, holds the ownership reins of the Tamil Thalaivass. Notably, acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi assumes the role of the team's brand ambassador, adding star power and charisma to the Thalaivas' identity.

Tamil Thalaivas Match Schedule in PKL 10

Tamil Thalaivass will start their campaign against Dabang Delhi on December 3, 2023, at the Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad. Here is the full schedule:

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Tamil Thalaivas Top Players and Points

The top players and pints will be updated once the season starts on 2nd December.

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