Captain cool: Cricket News & Match Updates

Pro Kabaddi League: Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) franchise U Mumba have made history by becoming the first PKL team to launch a dedicated Hall of Fame. The inaugural inductees are two of the team’s greatest icons, Anup Kumar, the captain who led the team to its maiden championship in 2015, and Fazel Atrachali, the defensive powerhouse regarded among kabaddi’s most successful captains.

The Hall of Fame begins by honouring two figures who defined U Mumba’s identity, the captain who led the team to its maiden title and the defender who set new standards of dominance and leadership. Together, they symbolise the values of resilience, excellence, and fearlessness that continue to shape the franchise.

Anup, fondly known as “Captain Cool,” was the driving force behind U Mumba’s early dominance, leading the team to its maiden PKL title in Season 2 and three straight finals. He amassed 546 points for the franchise, cementing his legacy as one of kabaddi’s greats.   Read More...