5 young players to watch out for in Pro Kabaddi League season 2
The first season of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) took the nation by storm. Everyone was suddenly interested in this age old ancient sport which was born and developed in India. Millions of fans tuned in to watch the teams on TV, and thousands came to watch their favourite team play in the stadiums.The PKL had a huge impact on the lives of the players, as they became household names. The tournament also brought many talented young players into the limelight.Let us now look at 5 young players who contributed hugely to their team’s success:
#5 Surjeet Narwal - Dabang Delhi
Surjeet Narwal, the 25-year-old raider, was the shining light in a poor campaign for Dabang Delhi, where they finished 6th. Narwal finished fifth in the list of top raiders for Season 1, and collected a total of 113 points.
Known for his breathtaking escapes after raiding the opponent’s territory, he got the name ‘The Flying Machine’ for his high flying antics in the field. The flying back kick has become synonymous with Narwal.
If Delhi are to qualify for the semis, Surjeet will be required to be in great touch and even improve on his performances from last season.