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Defenders are an important part of Kabaddi. In Kabaddi strong defense is a crucial part for a crew to triumph in games. Even if raiders yield in settling points defense can make points. There are some defenders who have established themselves as the unmovable strong pillar of any team they play for.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 defenders of Pro Kabaddi League history.
1 Manjeet Chillar – Tamil Thalaivas
Well, the Kabaddi fans know who Manjeet Chillar is and he is recognized as one of the prominent defenders of all time in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League so far. He has achieved 243 points from 74 matches he has played in the record of PKL. Making his points looks like a victory he has prevailed two ‘Best defenders of the season award first for Bengaluru Bulls in the opening season and again in the third season for Puneri Paltan.
2 Ravinder Pahal – Dabang Delhi K.C.
The very own hawk-eyed of Pro Kabaddi League, Ravinder Pahal, created the history for most tackle points in a one-season when he completed the second season with a count of 60 points for Dabang Delhi. But, despite Pahal’s brilliant defending, his team ended second-last in the points table.
3 Sandeep Narwal – Puneri Paltan
The stronghold and Back-hold expert Sandeep Narwal is the third most thriving defender of PKL history. He has scored 213 points from the 83 games he has performed so far in the history of PKL. Sandeep played for Telugu Titans in season 4. Sandeep has done 16 super tackles.
4 Fazel Atrachali – U Mumba
The first-ever foreigner and Iranian to come in this list Fazel Atrachali once again topped the defender’s list, but this time for U Mumba. Directing the team in the seventh season of the league, Atrachali completed with a total of 82 tackle points in 24 matches.
5 Surender Nada – Haryana Steelers
Surender Nada is one of the finest defenders of PKL. His statistics say it all for him how glorious of a defender he is. In the opening season of PKL, he was victorious in scoring 51 saddle points from 15 matches.
He has 16 super tackles to his name. Ankle grip is the signature action of Surender Nada. He will be part of the Haryana Steelers.
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