Anup Kumar

PANCHKULA: India’s legendary Kabaddi player Anup Kumar, also known as ‘Captain Cool’ in the world game, announced his retirement Wednesday as his team Jaipur Pink Panthers took on Gujarat FortuneGiants in a home match during the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League.

The Arjuna Award winner concludes a historic 12-year career, where he has led several teams to victory and grown the sport in the country. He began his international career in 2006 at the South Asian Games in Sri Lanka.