Shrikant Jadhav

Kabaddi player

Indian Village Dahigaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Virgo 167 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionKabaddi player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/09/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceVillage Dahigaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Shrikant Jadhav

01/12/2025

Kabaddi raider Shrikant Jadhav officially announced his retirement from the Pro Kabaddi League after the conclusion of Season 12. He had gone unsold in the Season 12 auction, so he did not play in that edition. Reports noted that his form had declined in recent seasons, after a career that spanned four PKL teams.

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Bio/Wiki

Hometown: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
While studying in ninth class, he moved to Mumbai from Ahmednagar.
He began his Pro Kabaddi League career in Season 3 with Bengal Warriorz and was later picked by U Mumba in Season 5.
He went unsold in the PKL Season 12 auction and announced his retirement from the Pro Kabaddi League in December 2025.

Physical Stats & More

Height167 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherDattatraya Jadhav (farmer, shop owner)
SiblingsSister - Pranali Jadhav

Career

Nature on fieldDefensive
PositionRaider
Signature MoveToe Touch
Team(s)Bengal Warriors (PKL Season 3, 4) | U Mumba (PKL Season 5) | U.P. Yoddha (PKL Season 6, 7, 8) | Jaipur Pink Panthers (PKL Season 2) | UP Yoddhas (PKL Season 9, 2022) | Bengal Warriorz (PKL Season 10, 2023/24) | Jaipur Pink Panthers (PKL Season 11, 2024)
StatusRetired from PKL (announced December 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shrikant Jadhav, an Indian kabaddi player, represents the Indian national Kabaddi team and Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
2. Known for his fast raiding skills, he is a top raider in the league and is employed by Central Railways, Mumbai.
3. Kabaddi and wrestling are popular sports in his village, inspiring him to start playing kabaddi in school and eventually at the district level.
4. Despite financial challenges, Shrikant dedicated himself to kabaddi training, gaining recognition in his village.
5. He drew inspiration from Arjuna Award winner Pankaj Shirsat and aimed to emulate his success.
6. Relocating to Mumbai during high school, Shrikant joined the Maharashtra state kabaddi team at 18 and received professional training at SAI, Kandivali.
7. After initial struggles, he was signed by Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL, then played for Bengal Warriors before joining U Mumba and later UP Yoddha.
8. Throughout his PKL career, Shrikant demonstrated impressive performances, securing high raid points and Super 10s.
9. In addition to his kabaddi career, he serves as the brand ambassador for Winning Fits, a sports infrastructure brand.
10. Shrikant Jadhav clinched a bronze medal at the National Railways championships in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, in October 2023.
11. An avid fitness enthusiast, Shrikant shares his workout routines and promotes dietary supplements on social media platforms.
12. When Shrikant Jadhav was 18 years old, he got selected for the Maharashtra state kabaddi team and played for the state team in national competitions.
13. He then received professional training in kabaddi at SAI in Kandivali, Mumbai, due to his good performance at the state level.
14. After struggling in domestic tournaments for two years, Shrikant Jadhav was signed by Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in its second season.
15. He then played for Bengal Warriors in PKL’s third season and got 10 raid points in 5 matches.
16. However, he got a shoulder injury that made him take a break for almost a year.
17. In the 6th season of the Pro Kabaddi League, UP Yoddha bought him, and they kept him for the next season too.
18. Shrikant Jadhav played 25 matches and scored 141 raid points with 5 Super 10s in Season 6.
19. In the 7th season, he scored 148 raid points in 22 matches.

Also born on 17 September

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