Sunil Kumar Breaks Pro Kabaddi League Record

Sunil Kumar, the captain of U Mumba, has made history in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) by becoming the most successful captain in the league's history. This achievement was marked on December 3, 2024, when U Mumba defeated the defending champions Puneri Paltan 43-29 in the Pune leg of the league[2].

Sunil Kumar's 74th win as a captain surpassed Iranian legend Fazel Atrachali, who has 73 wins. Indian icon Anup Kumar ranks third with 52 wins as a captain in his PKL career. Sunil dedicated this feat to his seniors, Anup Kumar and Ajay Thakur, who have been instrumental in his success. His coach, Gholamreza Mazandarani, praised Sunil for his leadership and ability to stay calm and composed, which are key strengths in kabaddi[2].

U Mumba is currently in third spot on the points table, behind Haryana Steelers and Patna Pirates, and is considered a strong contender for the title this season. They are one of the few teams expected to qualify for the playoffs with ease. Their next challenge will be against the Jaipur Pink Panthers, a team Sunil knows well, having won the PKL trophy with them in Season 9. He acknowledged the strength of his upcoming opponents, singling out Arjun Deshwal, who has been in outstanding form this season[2].

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