Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023: Aslam Inamdar, Surjeet Singh shines on first day

Team India achieved significant victories in both their matches.

The Indian team had a remarkable start in the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023, securing impressive victories in both their matches. In their first match against Korea, Team India dominated the game, defeating the host by a massive margin of 76-13. They unleashed a total of seven all-outs on the Korean team, completely overpowering them. The Indian team continued their winning streak in the second match, defeating Chinese Taipei with a convincing margin of 53-20.

Let's find out how the Indian team's players performed on the first day of the tournament.

Captain Pawan Sehrawat played a crucial role in both matches, stepping up in the absence of regular captain Sunil Kumar. Pawan displayed exceptional raiding skills and consistently scored points for the team. He initiated successful raids in both matches and in the game against Chinese Taipei, he was substituted with only 9 minutes remaining. Pawan Sehrawat's raiding prowess was instrumental in Team India's victories.

However, Navin Kumar and Arjun Deshwal couldn't make a significant impact on the first day. Navin faced multiple tackles in the second match and sustained an injury, which puts his availability for the match against Japan in question. Arjun Deshwal provided support but didn't deliver a standout performance.

Aslam Inamdar and Sachin Tanwar showcased their prowess in raiding

On the other hand, Aslam Inamdar and Sachin Tanwar showcased their raiding prowess and performed better than expected. Aslam Inamdar, brought in as a substitute, achieved a Super 10 and made a significant impact on the game. Similarly, Sachin Tanwar consistently scored points during Pawan Sehrawat's absence against Chinese Taipei, proving to be a reliable contributor to the team.

The brilliance of Surjeet Singh in defense

In defense, Surjeet Singh demonstrated his brilliance with his body blocks. As the most experienced player in the team, Surjeet Singh showcased an outstanding performance, achieving a High 5 against Korea and earning a total of seven points. His remarkable body blocks were a highlight of the second match as well. Surjeet Singh's strong defensive presence will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming matches.

On the other hand, Vishal Bharadwaj and Pravesh Malik couldn't make a significant impact on the first day. While Pravesh Malik provided assistance on several occasions, his performance fell short of expectations. Vishal Bharadwaj didn't showcase his full potential and will need to improve in the upcoming matches. Nitin Rawal and Nitesh Kumar provided good support to Surjeet Singh in defense.

With Sunil Kumar's return for the match against Japan, one of the defenders might be benched to accommodate him. The team will look forward to maintaining their winning momentum with the support of their experienced players and the improvement of those who couldn't deliver outstanding performances on the first day.