5 young players who can shine in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 3

Last season, an 18-year-old defender from Telugu Titans, Sandeep Kandola, took Star Sports Pro Kabaddi by storm. His impressive defensive displays for the Telugu Titans won him plaudits from critics and fans alike. The league seems to have developed a penchant for churning out quality youngsters.Recently graduating from academies and being thrown into the limelight, some falter away, but there are some who take the bull by its horns and go on to achieve greater heights.Let’s take a look at players who could make an impact this season:[NOTE: The players have to be 23 or under]

#1 Deepak Niwas Hooda - Puneri Paltan

Former Telugu Titans raider Deepak Niwas Hooda

Age: 21 years

Last season, the likes of Rahul Chaudhari and the expensive Iranians were the ones who stole the limelight for the Titans. But, one young man’s performance definitively did not go unnoticed, especially by the Puneri Paltan management. Deepak was quite often used in do-or-die raids by the Titans – A testament to his cool and calm demeanour.

Despite scoring a total of 187 points – 150 in raid and 37 in defence – in the first two seasons, Deepak remains a relatively unknown quantity. A move to Puneri Paltan will help him catch the spotlight and etch his name among the greats.