Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is a professional kabaddi league in India, and it has produced some outstanding players over the years. Here are some of the best players in Pro Kabaddi:
Pardeep Narwal (India)
He was the youngest kabaddi legend, whose distinctive skill Dubki shocked the kabaddi world. Pardeep has amassed a large number of points both in the PKL and at home. He was a member of the World Cup-winning team in 2016 as well as the Asian Kabaddi Championship team in 2017. At the 2019 South Asian Games, he also earned a gold medal. Pardeep has amassed a large number of records in PKL. He once stunned the kabaddi world by scoring 8 points in a single raid against Haryana Steelers. Only raiders have scored more than 1000 raid points in PKL history, and Pardeep has the most. He is in the god-like form in Season 5, scoring 369 raid points, the most ever by a raider in a single PKL season. Pardeep began his career with the Patna Pirates in season three and led his team to three consecutive championships.
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (India)
He was recognized as the pro kabaddi league’s high flyer. Pawan once jumped roughly five and a half feet over a mat defence. He had a rocky start to his PKL career, with few opportunities to play the game. However, he upgraded his game in PKL season 6, scoring 271 raid points. With his exceptional raiding ability, he helped the Bengaluru Bulls to their first championship. In season 7, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat achieved 346 raid points, almost breaking the record for most raid points in a single season.
Rahul Chaudhari (India)
In this high-octane sport, Rahul was one of the most decorated superstars. He is also regarded as the pro kabaddi’s poster boy. He scored 151 points for Telugu Titans in the first season of the PKL, the second-most points in that season. In a few of seasons as captain of the Telugu Titans, he failed to lead the club to the finals. Rahul’s running hand touches are well-known. He has the ability to raid in both corners and travel quickly from one to the other.
Deepak Niwas Hooda (India)
Deepak is the pro kabaddi league’s most successful all-rounder. In the league, he has 943 points on his name, making him the number one all-rounder in league history. He began his career with the Telugu Titans, where he established himself, and now he is a member of the Jaipur Pink Panthers, the season one champions. He also captained the former PKL Champions a couple of times. Deepak is also a raiding all-rounder who will occasionally play defence when his team requires it.
Ajay Thakur (India)
He is an Indian kabaddi legend who has received the Padma Shri and Arjuna awards for his tremendous achievements in the sport. With 68 points, Ajay Thakur was the best raider in the 2016 World Cup. Most importantly, his super 10 versus Iran in the final is a game-changer. Ajay Thakur won gold medals in the 2007 Asian Indoor Games and the 2013 Asian Games, as well as gold medals in the 2014 Asian Games and the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship for India.
Sandeep Narwal (India)
In the game of kabaddi, he is one of the best all-rounders. Sandeep Narwal was dubbed the “Beast in the Right Corner” for his strong blocks that shattered his opponents. He was a member of the 2016 kabaddi world cup winning team and the 2016 South Asian Games gold medallist. Sandeep Narwal was a standout player for the Patna Pirates in the pro kabaddi league’s first three seasons.
Fazel Atrachali (Iran)
Fazel Atrachali was one of the game’s top defenders. His mystical ankle grips and forceful blocks are his most well-known abilities. In 2016 and 2019, the Irani defender received the “Best Defender” award in the pro kabaddi league. He was also a member of the PKL champions U Mumba in 2015 and the Patna Pirates in 2016. Fazel has 317 tackle points in the pro kabaddi league’s history, which is the third-most by a defender.
Manjeet Chhillar (India)
A name that doesn’t need to be explained. Manjeet Chillar was one of the game’s top all-rounders. He was a one-man army because of his ability to defend and raid. When Manjeet was defending on his left cover position, the opposing raiders were very alarmed. With 339 tackle points, he is the leading defender in the pro kabaddi league.
Anup Kumar (India)
He is, without a doubt, the best player in the Indian kabaddi team. In the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games, Anup Kumar won two gold medals for India. He also won a gold medal in the 2016 South Asian Games for India. During the 2016 kabaddi world cup, Anup Kumar was the captain of the Indian kabaddi team, who won the tournament after defeating Iran in the final. He was the captain of the Indian kabaddi squad for many years. Anup Kumar’s toe touches are well-known. Most crucially, when the opposing side has six or more defenders on the mat, he rapidly takes the bouns point.
Meraj Sheykh (Iran)
The Iranian all-rounder is one of pro kabaddi’s most successful international players. Most importantly, he is a well-known international kabaddi player in this lucrative league. He is also the captain of the Iran Kabaddi team, which reached the 2016 World Kabaddi Cup finals. Meraj Sheykh was an integral part of the Iranian kabaddi team’s rise to second place in the international kabaddi competition. He became a crisis man for his clubs in the PKL. Whenever his team has a problem, Meraj always steps up and scores the most crucial points.