Arkam Shaikh

Arkam Shaikh is an Indian all-rounder who has played four seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League. Official PKL data lists him at 5 ft 10 in, with a date of birth of 3 November 1998. Across his PKL career he has turned out for Gujarat Giants, Patna Pirates and Dabang Delhi K.C., and nearly all of his points have come in defence.

PKL career

Shaikh began his PKL journey with Gujarat Giants in Season 9, and it remains the busiest campaign of his career so far. He played 22 matches and scored 40 points, 37 of them from tackles and 3 from raids. That season also brought the only High 5 of his PKL career.

He stayed with Gujarat Giants for Season 10, featuring in 9 matches and collecting 6 tackle points. In Season 11 he moved to Patna Pirates, where he played 16 matches and finished with 16 tackle points.

His official career totals stand at 48 matches and 64 points, made up of 61 tackle points and 3 raid points, with 1 High 5 and no Super 10s.

Season 12

For Season 12 in 2025, Shaikh was part of the Dabang Delhi K.C. squad. He made 1 appearance and scored 2 tackle points. His official strike rates for the season read 0% in raiding and 29% in tackling.

Although he is listed as an all-rounder, the official numbers show that his contributions on the mat have come mostly as a defender, with tackle points making up the bulk of his scoring in every season he has played in the league.

Statistics and team history: Pro Kabaddi League.