What will happen if India take on the rest of the world in kabaddi?
Jang Kun Lee (L) and Anup Kumar (R) will lead the two teams outIndia has been, by far, the strongest nation at the international stage in kabaddi. Having won all the trophies on offer, the Indian national kabaddi team has proven that they are the team to beat on the global stage.But, what would happen if the rest of the world teamed up to take on the mighty Indians. Would the scoreline shift in favour of the foreigners or would India still reign supreme?Lets take a look at India vs Rest of the World:
#1 Rest of the World 7
The World 7 will opt for a unique 2-4-1 formation with 2 out and out defenders and just a solitary player who specialises in raids. To keep the formidable Indians at bay, it would be necessary that the team keeps it tight at the back. Let's see who makes the team for the Rest of the World:
Jang Kun Lee
South Korean import Jang Kun Lee has been one of the shining lights for Bengal Warriors in the league. His exploits in the tournament earned him the captain's armband midway through the second season. Lee has been, without doubt, the most successful foreigner in the tournament and he will captain the Rest of the World 7 for this match.
Tae Deok Eom
Tae Deok Eom has been a breath of fresh air in the world's biggest kabaddi league. An all-rounder by trade, he has shown his quality whenever he has got the chance to represent the Patna Pirates. The South Korean has lifted the crowd with his upbeat attitude and energetic raids whenever called upon.
Meraj Sheykh
Iranian Meraj Sheykh has delivered on both sides of the court. He is a rock at the back while he has also earned the reputation of being a do-or-die raid specialist. The 27-year-old is the second most expensive player in the tournament and has lived up to his billing so far. He has established himself as an ever-present in the Telugu Titans line up, a testament to his ability to lift the team in the absence of other stars.
Hadi Oshtorak
Telugu Titans shelled out 21.1 lakhs to make Hadi Oshtorak the most expensive player in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi history. After an injury-affected campaign in Season 2, the all rounder moved to Patna Pirates to strengthen an already intimidating outfit. Hadi has yet to get going in Pro Kabaddi, but with the quality he possesses, it shouldn't be long before he takes the league by storm.
Seong Ryeol Kim
30-year-old South Korean Seong Ryeol Kim came to Star Sports Pro Kabaddi with plenty of promise. A defender naturally, Kim has got a chance to show his skills in 12 matches and he hasn't disappointed. He plays for the league's bottom-placed team, Dabang Delhi, and it could be argued that he should be given more game time considering the predicament the team find themselves in this season.
Fazel Atrachali
U Mumba's Iranian import Fazel Atrachali was a livewire whenever he took to the mat last season. Despite being just 23 years old, Fazel has shown he is a mature defender, having delivered whenever he was called upon by coach Bhaskaran Edachery. The Iran youngster, who is an able raider when required, is one to watch out for in the future.
Wasim Sajjad
The captain of the Pakistan national team, Wasim Sajjad plays for Telugu Titans in the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. It is nearly impossible to get out of a tackle initiated by the 32-year-old as he showed with the Patna Pirates last season. Having shown his quality at the international level, as well, Wasim is one of the best defenders on the planet and would be a welcome addition to any team.