PKL: Patna Pirates name Jasveer Singh as new head coach
Patna Pirates named Jasveer Singh as the head coach of the franchise for the 2026 season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on Wednesday.
Jasveer, a seasoned coach in the Indian kabaddi scene, has led UP Yoddhas previously. He replaces former India captain Anup Kumar at the Pirates.
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“I am happy to join the most successful team in the league. There is no doubt about what the Patna Pirates can achieve. I have reached the playoffs in almost all seasons but the trophy is still pending. It feels right and part of destiny that my first trophy and the Pirates’ fourth come together,” Jasveer said in a release.
Despite a difficult start last season, Patna Pirates staged a strong turnaround under interim coach Randeep Dalal, advancing to Eliminator 3 before going down to Telugu Titans in a tight finish.
Published on Nov 26, 2025