Haryana Steelers - Dharmaraj Cheralathan
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One of the most experienced veterans of Pro Kabaddi, Dharamaraj Cheralathan has been fantastic as a captain of Indian Railways lately, leading the team to win the 66th Senior National Kabaddi Championship with full utilization of the team's potential.
Cheralathan has tasted victory in the PKL as the captain of the Patna Pirates in season four and in the season seven auctions, Haryana Steelers signed him for ₹38.50 lakhs.Last season, the defender was the vice-captain of U Mumba with Fazel Atrachali as the captain of the side that reached the playoffs with ease.
The veteran has 216 tackle points out of 99 matches at an average of 2.18 tackle points. He is the only defender to have played for five different teams in Pro Kabaddi history with Haryana Steelers his sixth team in PKL history. Dharmaraj knows how to utilize younger talents and enhance their skills on the mat.
Rakesh Kumar, who is the coach for Haryana Steelers, has played along with Cheralathan in the past as they have been an integral part of Indian Railways team. It is probable that his experience may lead the management to appoint him as the captain for the Steelers in Season 7.