Ankit Jaglan: A Panipat Panthers Squad Member in KCL Season 1

Not every player who takes the mat in a season becomes a headline name, but every squad member contributes to the collective effort that carries a franchise through a competitive campaign. For Panipat Panthers, Ankit Jaglan was part of that squad depth during the debut season of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), featuring across the team's Season 1 campaign as the franchise built its identity in the league's inaugural year.

Part of a Growing Franchise

The KCL Season 1 auction on December 28, 2025 saw all eight franchises — including Bhiwani Bulls, Rohtak Royals, Karnal Kings, Gurugram Gurus, Sonipat Stars, Faridabad Fighters, and Hisar Heroes — build their rosters from a pool of 128 selected players within a ₹4 crore purse. Panipat Panthers assembled a squad with a clear focus on their leading raiders, and Ankit Jaglan formed part of that wider group once the season got underway at the Sports University of Haryana in Rai, where KCL Season 1 ran from January 25 to February 7, 2026.

A Limited but Present Role Across the Season

Ankit Jaglan featured in eight matches for Panipat Panthers across the campaign, attempting two raids over that stretch and converting one of them successfully, without being caught out on the other. That single successful raid contributed one raid point to his season tally, alongside one touch point and one bonus point, reflecting a modest raiding involvement built around occasional opportunities rather than a primary attacking role. Jaglan did not register any tackle attempts across the season, indicating his part in the squad leaned toward being available and involved in the matchday setup rather than a heavy on-mat workload in either raiding or defence. The full Season 1 standings and results can be tracked on the KCL Standings and Matches pages.

Squad Depth Behind the Headlines

Every franchise in a long league season relies on players beyond its headline raiders and defenders, and Ankit Jaglan's presence across eight matches reflects the kind of squad depth Panipat Panthers leaned on through the campaign. While his individual numbers were modest, being part of the matchday squad across the majority of the season speaks to a consistent presence within the franchise's Season 1 setup.

A Season of Learning and Involvement

Panipat Panthers' Season 1 campaign saw the team compete across the full round-robin phase, with Rohtak Royals ultimately crowned champions. For a player like Ankit Jaglan, a debut season spent largely on the fringes of the raiding and defensive charts still represents valuable exposure to top-level competition, and a foundation to build from in the seasons ahead.

What's Next for Ankit Jaglan

With Season 1 now complete, attention turns to how Ankit Jaglan and Panipat Panthers look to grow heading into the future. Fans following the franchise's development will be watching to see whether squad members like Jaglan get expanded opportunities in matches to come. While no official announcement on KCL Season 2 has been made yet, anticipation is already building around what the next chapter could hold for Panipat Panthers' full squad. Stay tuned to the KCL website for further updates.