Sukesh Hegde

Sukesh Hegde[1] is an Indian professional kabaddi player who currently plays as a raider for Bengal Warriors in the Pro Kabaddi League.[2]

Sukesh Hegde
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1989-10-02) 2 October 1989
Karkala taluk Kadthala village, Karnataka, India
OccupationKabaddi Player
Years active2014 - present
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse(s)Krithika Hegde
Sport
CountryIndia
SportKabaddi
PositionRaider
LeaguePro Kabaddi League
ClubTelugu Titans (2014-2017)
Gujarat Fortune Giants (2017-18)
Tamil Thalaivas (2018-2019)
Bengal Warriors (2019-2021)
Patna Pirates (2022-present)
Coached byBC Ramesh

Early life

Sukesh Hegde was born and brought up in Karkala in a kannada speaking family. He has completed his graduation from Alva's College, Moodbidri.[3]

Career

In 2014, he started his Pro Kabaddi League journey as a raider of Telugu Titans.[4] In 2017, Sukesh was picked by Gujarat Fortune Giants as their captain for their maiden campaign.[5] In 2018, he was signed by Tamil Thalaivas and in 2019, he was purchased by Bengal Warriors.[6]

Career statistics

As of 20 September 2019.[7]
Club Team Season Total Apps Raid Points Tackle Points Total Points
Telugu Titans 20141479483
Telugu Titans 20151362264
Telugu Titans 20161361364
Telugu Titans 2016 Pro Kabaddi League season (June)9707
Gujarat Fortune Giants 20171875277
Tamil Thalaivas 20181768371
Bengal Warriors 20191663265
Total 10041316429

References

  1. "Sukesh Hegde profile". VIVO Pro Kabaddi.
  2. "Sukesh Hegde, Bengal Warriors' 5'11" insurance package". ESPN. 17 October 2019.
  3. "Sukesh Hegde". Sportskeeda.com.
  4. "Telugu Titans retain Rahul, Sukesh Hegde". www.thehansindia.com. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  5. Vasudevan, Shyam (29 September 2017). "Sukesh Hegde: 'Picking youngsters has paid off'". Sportstar.
  6. "Pro Kabaddi League 2019 Auction : Full list of players bought by Bengal Warriors". sportskeeda.com. 9 April 2019.
  7. https://www.prokabbadi.com/stats/%7B0%7D
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