Ashish Sahdev Malik

Ashish Sahdev Malik is an Indian defender in the Pro Kabaddi League who has spent three seasons building a steady record as a tackler. Born on 5 January 2005, he played two seasons for Dabang Delhi K.C. before turning out for Bengal Warriorz in Season 12 in 2025. Every one of his PKL points has come from tackles, which tells fans exactly where his value lies.

PKL career

Malik’s first PKL season in the official record is Season 10, when he played 19 matches for Dabang Delhi K.C. and scored 48 tackle points, with 4 High 5s. He stayed with Delhi for Season 11, appearing in 21 matches and collecting 46 tackle points and 2 High 5s.

Across his three seasons, the official PKL figures show 55 matches and 141 points, all of them tackle points, along with 12 High 5s. He has not recorded a raid point or a Super 10, which is in keeping with his role at the back.

Season 12

Season 12 brought a new jersey, with Malik lining up for Bengal Warriorz. In 15 matches he scored 47 tackle points and produced 6 High 5s, his highest High 5 count in a single PKL season. His tackle strike rate for the season was 44%.

At a glance

• Position: Defender
• Nationality: India
• Date of birth: 5 January 2005
• PKL teams: Dabang Delhi K.C. (Seasons 10 and 11), Bengal Warriorz (Season 12)
• PKL career: 55 matches, 141 tackle points, 12 High 5s

Statistics and team history: Pro Kabaddi League.