Bengal Warriorz have appointed star raider Devank Dalal as captain and veteran defender Nitesh Kumar as defence captain for the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. Dalal, signed for ₹2.205 crore as the most expensive Indian player, comes off a record-breaking 301 raid points in Season 11, two years after recovering from a life-threatening skull injury. Nitesh Kumar, the only player to cross 100 tackle points in a single PKL season, has over 400 career tackles and will lead the defence. Dalal expressed his determination to lead the team with resilience, while Nitesh emphasized the importance of a strong defence to support the raiders. Head coach Naveen Kumar praised their complementary leadership and highlighted their roles in guiding a young Bengal Warriorz squad aiming to play bold kabaddi this season. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 05:10 IST; source: link)