Siddharth Sirish Desai

Siddharth Sirish Desai (born 5 December 1991) is an Indian kabaddi player, who last represented Pro Kabaddi franchise Haryana Steelers . He had previously represented Air India and Maharashtra before making his Pro Kabaddi debut in Season 6 with U Mumba. Desai emerged as the highest-priced player during the Season 7 auction, as Telugu Titans secured his services with a bid of ₹1.45 Crore. He is one of the most decorated kabaddi players in India.

Early life Desai comes from a family of kabaddi enthusiasts, as both his father and brother, Suraj, are known to have participated in the sport. In addition to kabaddi, Desai has a passion for playing the guitar and singing. He finds the instrument to be a stress reliever and often dedicates at least an hour per day to playing it. Desai even has a YouTube channel where he uploads some renditions of his favourite songs.

PKL career Season 6

After showcasing his skills during a successful tournament with Maharashtra at the Nationals, Desai received an opportunity to compete in Pro Kabaddi.

PKL auction prices

Note - Siddharth Desai was ruled out of PKL 11 due to personal reasons after being auctioned.

Career statistics

Records and achievements VIVO Pro Kabaddi Best Debutant (2019) 2023–24 PKL: Runner up