After 5 successful season, the sixth edition of Pro Kabaddi League is all set to begin on 19th October, which is still 5 months away. 12 teams will fight it out for the coveted title, but the team composition will be alot different this year. The Dabang’s from Delhi retained their talismanic captain Meraj Sheykh and looked to build team around him. Khomsan Thongkham was their lone overseas purchase at rupees 8 lakh. On that note, here’s a look at Dabang Delhi team for PKL 2018.
The Delhi based franchise purchased Chandran Ranjith who performed exceptionally well for the U Mumba in the last season. Shabeer Bapu was also a budget deal for rupees 15.5 lakh rupees. The duo will be the key in the raiding department.
In defense, Vishal Mane who was purchased for a price tag of 45 lakh rupees will hold the key with Ravinder Pahal and Satpal Narwal.
Their world class all-rounders in the likes of captain Meraj Sheykh, Rajesh Narwal and Joginder Narwal will hold the key for the franchise.
Dabang Delhi team for PKL 2018
Raiders:
Chandran Ranjith – ₹61.25 lakh
Pawan Kumar Kadian – ₹20 lakh
Shabeer Bapu – ₹15.5 lakh
Khomsan Thongkham – ₹8 lakh
Kamal Kishore Jat – ₹8 lakh
Naveen Kumar [NYP]- ₹6.6 lakh
Defenders:
Ravinder Pahal – ₹20 lakh
Tushar Bhoir [NYP] – ₹6.6 lakh
Vishal Mane – ₹45 lakh
Satpal Narwal – ₹12 lakh
Viraj Vishnu Landge – ₹25 lakh
Anil Kumar – ₹8 lakh
Yogesh Hooda – ₹8 lakh
All-rounders:
Joginder Narwal – ₹33 lakh
Meraj Sheykh [Retained] – ₹65.55 lakh
Rajesh Narwal – ₹16 lakh
Sidharth – ₹12 lakh
Tapas Pal [NYP]- ₹6.6 lakh
Vishal [NYP] – ₹6.6 lakh
Dabang Delhi team owners: Radha Kapoor
Dabang Delhi coach: Krishan Kumar Hooda
Home stadium: Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi
DS Verdict: The team has a good mix of experience and youth, however, they lack some star players leaving 4-5 names.
