Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has given the sport of Kabaddi a new identity. It has given a new platform for the players to exhibit their talent and many players have become well-known stars and household names with great fan-following.
As the league makes its foray into the 10th season, InsideSport names the dream team of the league. Seven best players over the years have been slotted into each positions based on their performances in the league, making it the greatest playing seven.
Pardeep Narwal
An all-time playing Xi cannot be picked without Pardeep Narwal in it. The ‘Record-Breaker’ is Pro Kabaddi League’s most successful raider and is the only one to have scored more than 1500 points in his career.
Maninder Singh
Maninder Singh has been the most consistent performer in the league in the last four seasons. Playing for Bengal Warriors, he has scored mlore than 200 raid points every season. He is only behind Pardeep Narwal in the raid points tally with 1231 points.
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Pawan Sehrawat
The current Indian captain Pawan Sehrawat has to be included in the all-time list. He has been the most expensive buy in the last two editions of the league that shows his value. He is close to entering the 1000 raid points club.
Fazel Atrachali
If we think of defenders, Fazel Atrachali is the name that comes up first. He is the best-ever defender the Pro Kabaddi League has seen so far. The Iranian is the only player with 400 tackle points in the history of the league.
Manjeet Chhillar
Legend Manjeet Chhillar is the best Indian defender in the league. With 391 tackle points in his career, he is second only to Fazel Atrachali in terms of the tackle points. Manjeet has also done well in the raids with 225 raid points to his name.
Surjeet Singh
Surjeet Singh has been the best right defender the league has seen so far. The veteran is set to play for Bengaluru Bulls in the upcoming season. He tally of 29 High 5s is the most by any defender in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Ravinder Pahal
Ravinder Pahal is the best right corner defender in the league. He will not be seen in action this year. However in 124 matches in his career, he has collected 339 tackle points and is the best suited for the position.