Early Life
Suraj Desai is an Indian kabaddi raider from Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. He is the elder brother of PKL raider Siddharth Desai. His love for kabaddi began early because his father used to compete in local kabaddi tournaments, and the whole village followed the sport closely. Suraj and his younger brother, Siddharth, followed on the footsteps of their father and began playing kabaddi seriously.
Suraj joined the Army, and he has played kabaddi for Services at the national level. He also played for local clubs in Maharashtra. Siddharth has said that Suraj inspired him to take up the sport and supported his decision to leave the Army and play kabaddi full time.
Suraj Desai Pro kabaddi league Career
Suraj Desai was born on July 19, 1989. Dabang Delhi signed him for Season 5 of the Pro Kabaddi League, but he could not play because of an injury. He finally made his PKL debut in Season 7 (2019) for Telugu Titans, playing in the same team as his brother Siddharth.
His debut for Telugu Titans came against Dabang Delhi on 24 July 2019 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. He scored 18 raid points, a PKL record for a debut match. He did so in 15 raids and had no unsuccessful raids. The record he broke, 15 points, was held by his own brother, Siddharth. Telugu Titans still lost the match 33-34.
Personal Profile:
| Full Name | Suraj Desai |
| Date of Birth | Jul 19, 1989 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home District | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Brother | Siddharth Desai |
| Weight | 83 kgs |
| Height | 5’9 ft. |
| Position | Raider |
| PKL Team Played For | Telugu Titans (Season 7) |
| Earlier PKL Signing | Dabang Delhi, Season 5 (did not play because of injury) |
Teams Played for
| Seasons | Teams |
| Season 5 | Dabang Delhi (signed, did not play because of injury) |
| Season 7 | Telugu Titans |
Statistics (PKL Season 7)
| Total Matches Played | 12 |
| Total Earned Points | 45 |
| Most Points in a match | 18 |
| Not out percentage | 69.9 |
| Total raids | 103 |
| Successful raids % | 42.71 |
| Super 10’s | 1 |
| Total raid points | 44 |
| Average raid per match | 3.66 |
| Total tackles | 7 |
| Number of super tackles | 0 |
| Total tackle points | 1 |
| Average tackles per match % | 0.08 |
| Tackle strike rate % | 14.28 |
Season Wise Stats:
Raiding:
| Season | Team | Total Matches | Total Raids | Successful Raids | Unsuccessful Raids | Raid Touch Points | Raid Bonus Points | Total raid Points |
| PKL 7 | Telugu Titans | 12 | 103 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
Tackling:
| Season | Team | Matches Played | Total Tackles | Successful Tackles | Total Tackle Points |
| PKL 7 | Telugu Titans | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Suraj Desai Social Media:
Suraj Desai Instagram: surajdesaipri08
Frequently asked questions
Who is Suraj Desai?
Suraj Desai is an Indian kabaddi raider from Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. He is the elder brother of PKL raider Siddharth Desai.
What is Suraj Desai's date of birth?
Suraj Desai was born on July 19, 1989.
Is Suraj Desai related to Siddharth Desai?
Yes. Suraj is Siddharth Desai's elder brother, and the two played together for Telugu Titans in Season 7.
Which PKL team did Suraj Desai play for?
He played for Telugu Titans in Season 7 of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2019.
Why did Suraj Desai not play for Dabang Delhi?
Dabang Delhi signed him for Season 5, but he could not play because of an injury.
What record did Suraj Desai set on his PKL debut?
He scored 18 raid points on debut, a PKL record for a debut match. He broke the previous record of 15, held by his brother Siddharth.
Against which team did Suraj Desai make his debut?
He made his debut against Dabang Delhi on 24 July 2019 in Hyderabad. Telugu Titans lost the match 33-34.
Is Suraj Desai in the Army?
Yes. Suraj joined the Army and has played kabaddi for Services at the national level.
How many raid points did Suraj Desai score in PKL Season 7?
He scored 44 raid points in 12 matches for Telugu Titans in Season 7.
What position does Suraj Desai play?
Suraj Desai plays as a raider.
