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PKL 2019: Haryana Steelers name Dharmaraj Cheralathan as their new captain

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Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) team Haryana Steelers on Wednesday announced that Panchkula’s Tau Devi Lal Stadium would be their official centre for the seventh season, PKL 2019 . The franchise also named veteran defender Dharmraj Cheralathan its captain for the 2019 edition of the league, which starts from July 20. In the presence of JSW Sports CEO Mustafa Ghouse, Haryana Steelers’ coach Rakesh Kumar said, “Dharmaraj is the most experienced player in our team, so we have appointed him the Steelers captain.” Last season, Haryana Steelers had been jolted by a string of injuries to their key players. First, Surender Nada, who had been made the side’s captain before the start of PKL 2018, was knocked out following an injury. Later stand-in captain Monu Goyat also had to miss a large part of the tournament due to injury. The Steelers management had to ask Vikas Kandola to lead the team in the absence of Monu Goyat. The Steelers coach added: “I asked Vikas Kandola to lead the team this...