What makes Dabang Delhi's Naveen Kumar an exceptional raider

This dynamic raider holds the record for being the fastest to accumulate 600 points in the league.

In the Pro Kabaddi League, we get to see one player better than the other. So far, many star players have stood out in the league. The tournament started in 2014 and since then, fans have been a witness to many powerful matches.

Famous players like Pardeep Narwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Anup Kumar, Manjit Chillar, Deepak Hooda, Maninder Singh, Siddharth Desai and Fazal Atrachali are part of the league. These players bring forth their exceptional performances, making the league worthwhile. 

The raiders also hold a lot of importance and popularity in the tournament. Players like Rahul Chaudhary, Ajay Kumar, Pardeep Narwal, Pawan Sehrawat and Maninder Singh top the list for being the most skilled raiders. One of these star raiders is Naveen Kumar, who has made a different identity in the world of Kabaddi from his debut in Season 6 of the league. Kumar is also known as the "Naveen Express" because of his speed and endurance. 

This young raider has been consistently displaying unmatched skills one match after another. Naveen Kumar has so far made many historic records to his name. He recently set the record for being the fastest player to 600 points in the league. Even in this, he is continuously upping his game. Here's what makes Naveen Kumar an exceptional player: 

Mastery in getting bonus points

The most extraordinary thing about Naveen Kumar is that he is a master in earning bonus points. If there are 6-7 players on the mat, then the "Naveen Express" comes up with the bonus swiftly. Kumar's impact has grown to such an extent that no defender even thinks of attacking him while he is taking the bonus. 

The 21-year-old's bonus points are a big contributor to his records. Only a few raids of Naveen Kumar go futile. This is the reason why he puts on a Super 10 in almost every single match. He also holds the record for getting the most number of Super 10s to his name. 

Extraordinary footwork  

The success of any raider depends on his footwork. The better the raider's footwork, the greater his chances of success. If we talk about Naveen Kumar, then his footwork is better than anyone else. He does not stand in one place. With his quick movements, he disperses the attack by the defence. Even if a defender comes to attack him, he dodges him very easily. Naveen Kumar's footwork displays amazing skill and swiftness.

Mastery in running hand touch

Naveen Kumar made his debut in Pro Kabaddi League Season 6. He was the top scorer with 177 points from Dabang Delhi that season. In Season 7, he continued with his tremendous performances and was voted the 'Most Valuable Player.' He scored more than 300 points in that season. He has earned a lot of points from his proficient running hand touch since his debut season. While continuously doing placings on the mat, he touches the defenders and returns very quickly. 

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