The team is all set to break all previous records with matchless encouragement and motivation. With the new season of the Pro Kabaddi League, the three-time champion team of the league is also set with new players & extreme enthusiasm. The team has been modified as the zeal to reach the goal remains the same.
Coach Ram Meher Singh is clear with his motive to make the best out of the team and ensure the success the team has been looking ahead to since the last win. This season, the team is being led by Prashant Kumar Rai as the captain and Neeraj Kumar as the vice-captain. While many players have been retained, the Patna Pirates have invested in multiple star players, making their team even stronger. However, letting go of the champion player and captain of the team Pardeep Narwal, is a void hardly possible to be filled. Every Kabaddi enthusiast is surprised by the decision, and the state of the team seems doubtful. However, there are a lot of reasons why there is an extreme possibility of Patna Pirate taking the trophy home.
After the awaited auction, the team is modified with investment over several players and retention of some. The team has acquired Gujarat Giants star Sachin Tanwar for a whopping 84 lakh, Prashant Kumar Rai for 55 lakh, and Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh for 31 lakh. Also, acquiring Mohammadreza turned out to be the most prized foreign signing of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2021. The team has also brought a key performer, Monu Goyat back to the team at 20 Lakh. Also, Neeraj Kumar, Monu, Mohit, Rajveersinh Pratap Rao Chavan, and Sahil Mann are amongst the retained raiders and defenders of the Patna Pirates. Here is a list of all the players participating in the game with Patna Pirates:
- Neeraj Kumar (Defender)
- Mohit (Raider)
- Monu (Raider)
- Rajveersinh Pratap Rao Chavan (Raider)
- Monu Goyat (Raider)
- Sahil Mann (All Rounder)
- Shubham Shinde (Defender)
- Guman Singh (Raider)
- Sandeep (Defender)
- Saurav Gulia (Defender)
- Sajin Chandrasekar (All Rounder)
- Sachin (Raider)
- Sunil (Defender)
- Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (All Rounder)
- Prashanth Kumar Rai (Raider)
- Selvamani (Raider)
Moving forward, let us have a look at the schedule of Patna Pirates for the Vivo Pro Kabaddi League Season 8
Patna Pirates PKL Season 8 Schedule
| Date | Team | Team | Time | |
| 23 Dec 2021 | Haryana Steelers | Vs | Patna Pirates | 9:30 PM IST |
| 25 Dec 2021 | Patna Pirates | Vs | UP Yoddha | 7:30 PM IST |
| 28 Dec 2021 | Puneri Paltan | Vs | Patna Pirates | 7:30 PM IST |
| 31 Dec 2021 | Patna Pirates | Vs | Bengal Warriors | 8:30 PM IST |
| 3 Jan 2022 | Telugu Titans | Vs | Patna Pirates | 8:30 PM IST |
| 6 Jan 2022 | Patna Pirates | Vs | Tamil Thalaivas | 7:30 PM IST |
| 8 Jan 2022 | Gujarat Giants | Vs | Patna Pirates | 9:30 PM IST |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Patna Pirates | Vs | U Mumba | 7:30 PM IST |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Vs | Patna Pirates | 7:30 PM IST |
| 16 Jan 2022 | Patna Pirates | Vs | Bengaluru Bulls | 7:30 PM IST |
The days are close and we can already feel the anticipation building. So, get ready for the times full of thrill & excitement!