New Delhi: Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) franchise U Mumba on Monday appointed former Indian men’s kabaddi team captain Rakesh Kumar as the team’s new head coach for the next season. The 41-year-old Indian will replace Iran’s Gholamreza Mazandarani in the concerned role.

During his playing career, Rakesh was part of India’s two Kabaddi World Cup gold campaigns in 2004 and 2007, both were held in India itself. He was also part of the national team winning three gold medals at the prestigious Asian Games in 2006 (Doha), 2010 (Guangzhou), and Incheon (2014).

Rakesh was bought by Patna Pirates in the inaugural season of the PKL for INR 12.80 lakh. He was named the captain of the franchise as the team finished at third position with seven wins from 14 matches and 45 points. Rakesh moved to U Mumba in the........

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