Ranking the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi teams in terms of transfer success
The third season of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi kicked off in grand style in Vizag last month, and more than half-way through, it has already thrown up some thrilling encounters. Predictions have turned haywire and there have some been some truly unexpected results; this is a league where any team can beat any other.The pre-season saw a lot of transfer activity as some top players switched teams seeking either a new adventure, a greater challenge or a return to their home team. There were some teams who went from rags to riches while some went the other way.Let's take a look at all the transfer activity and rank the teams based on the success of their transfers:
#1 Puneri Paltan - 9/10
In – 15
Out - 15
Puneri Paltan's new signings have settled into the team seamlessly and taken the team to great heights. Having finished at the bottom in the first two seasons, the Paltan sit pretty in 2nd spot, ahead of 3rd placed Bengal Warriors on score difference. With 3 matches to play, the Pune outfit is in the driver's seat to make the semi-final this season.
Captain Manjeet Chhillar, with 46 tackles, is the league's best defender statistically, while he also features among the best raiders for his new team. The newly signed trio of Manjeet, Ajay Thakur and Deepak Niwas Hooda are Pune's top three raiders, which shows the impact the new signings have had on the team. At the back, new members Jasmer Singh Gulia and Surjeet have been rock-solid with 33 successful tackles each.
The Pune faithful saw their squad completely overhauled with 15 outgoings and as many new signings. However, the new inductees have settled in well and coach Ashok Shinde is now reaping the benefits of a stellar transfer window.