Top five oldest players in PKL 10
Despite being old, these players can win the match for the team on their own.
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has been entertaining kabaddi fans worldwide since 2014. Some players have been part of this league for a long time, but now their count is increasing among the experienced players. Kabaddi is a sport of fitness, so the impact of growing age is less on players' performance. With just a few weeks left for PKL 10 to begin, let's learn about the 5 oldest players joining this season.
5. Rahul Chaudhari – 30 years
Rahul Chaudhari started playing for Telugu Titans in 2014 as a young player. He has consistently performed well, and now, at the age of 30, Jaipur Pink Panthers has decided to keep him for PKL 10. In the ninth season, he earned only 73 points, aiming for a better performance this time.
4. Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibaksh – 32 years
Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibaksh, a part of the Iranian national kabaddi team for several years, made his Pro Kabaddi League debut for Bengal Warriors in 2019. In PKL 10, the 32-year-old Nabibaksh will play for Gujarat Giants, showcasing his all-round skills that could change Gujarat's fate.
3. Surjeet Singh – 33 years
Surjeet Singh, one of the most experienced players in PKL, has been playing international kabaddi for over a decade. Playing as a right cover defender, Surjeet did not have a great performance last season, but Bengaluru Bulls have included him for the tenth season. Fans should not overlook his 33 years of age, expecting a good performance.
2. Maninder Singh – 33 years
Maninder Singh is one of the most successful players in PKL history. As the captain of Bengal Warriors, he led them to victory in the seventh season. Maninder has consistently scored over 200 raid points for the past four seasons and aims to maintain that in PKL 10, continuing with Bengal Warriors.
1. Ran Singh – 36 years
Ran Singh has been part of the Pro Kabaddi League since its first season. Having played for five different teams in his PKL career, the 36-year-old brings all-round skills and experience. Despite recent performance challenges, he remains dedicated to kabaddi at the age of 36 and is set to contribute to improving Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 10.
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