{"id":1804,"date":"2025-09-15T17:13:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2025-09-15T17:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:43:31","slug":"pkl-2025-naveen-kumar-injury-update-vs-gujarat-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-2025-naveen-kumar-injury-update-vs-gujarat-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 2025: Will Naveen Kumar Play Tonight Against Gujarat Giants? (Injury Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Pro Kabaddi League <\/a>(PKL) Season 12 is moving full steam ahead, and tonight’s clash between Haryana Steelers<\/strong> and Gujarat Giants<\/a><\/strong> in Match 33<\/strong> promises to be a crucial encounter. However, the big question on every fan’s mind is \u2013 Will Naveen Kumar take the mat tonight?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match is set to take place at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur<\/a><\/strong> on Monday, September 15 at 8:00 PM<\/strong>, but the suspense around Naveen Kumar\u2019s fitness<\/strong> has left fans both anxious and hopeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Injury That Shook Steelers’ Camp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Haryana Steelers’ previous match against Bengaluru Bulls<\/strong>, things took a painful turn when Naveen Kumar<\/a><\/strong>\u2014one of the most explosive raiders in the league\u2014suffered a serious injury<\/strong>. It happened during the first half of the match, when Naveen landed awkwardly while attempting a raid. He fell hard on his back, and his left knee took the major blow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visuals were disturbing, as the star raider could be seen screaming in pain<\/strong>, clutching his knee. Moments later, he had to be stretchered off the mat<\/strong>, bringing an abrupt and worrying end to his night. Haryana not only lost the match by 7 points, but also their main match-winner\u2014at least for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s the Latest on Naveen Kumar\u2019s Fitness?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As per the current information, Naveen has travelled with the team to Jaipur<\/a><\/strong>, which has raised some hopes. However, there has been no official word on whether he is fit enough to play<\/strong> tonight’s game against Gujarat Giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the speculation, Naveen has not been seen in any training sessions<\/strong> over the last few days. While his presence with the squad shows he\u2019s recovering or at least staying close to team activities, it\u2019s also clear from social media videos<\/strong> that he\u2019s been spending more time with his wife and son<\/strong>, rather than gearing up for match action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will Naveen Play Tonight Against Gujarat Giants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the situation practically, it seems highly unlikely<\/strong> that Haryana Steelers<\/a> will risk playing Naveen Kumar in tonight\u2019s match. We are still early in the PKL 12 season<\/strong>, and rushing a player back from a knee injury<\/strong> could prove to be a bigger loss in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haryana would definitely want to make sure that Naveen recovers fully<\/strong>, rather than risk aggravating the injury for one match. So, unless there\u2019s a surprise in the starting lineup, Naveen is expected to sit out<\/strong> of tonight’s match against Gujarat Giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also Read: PKL 2025: Pawan Sehrawat responded on disciplinary allegations by Tamil Thalaivas?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Haryana Steelers’ PKL 12 Journey So Far<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The defending champions have had a rollercoaster start<\/strong> to their title defence in PKL Season 12<\/a>. Here\u2019s a quick look at their campaign so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n