The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 promises a blockbuster start, with defending champions Haryana Steelers taking on Bengal Warriorz on August 31 in Visakhapatnam. The season officially kicks off on August 29 in Vizag, with the league stage scheduled to travel through Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi until October 23.

As anticipation builds, a special Instagram Live session held on Thursday featured two of kabaddi’s standout names, Naveen Kumar and Devank Dalal, in a candid exchange that blended mutual respect with competitive fire.

For Naveen, the opening clash holds deep emotional significance. "This is emotional for me. I’ve dreamt of playing for Haryana, and the fans have wanted this for years. Now that I’m here, I owe it to them to give everything," said the player fondly nicknamed the Naveen Express.