The brand new season of Professional Kabaddi League (PKL) has simply begun and Tamil Thalaivas, who’re positioned tenth on the 12-team factors desk, have already endured a serious damage setback. Pawan Sehrawat, who was roped in by Thalaivas for a whooping prize cash of ₹2.26 crore, making him the costliest participant of PKL 2022, damage his knees within the opening fixture of Thalaivas in opposition to Gujarat Giants and has since remained out of motion.
His absence has actually damage the group, who misplaced 22-27 in opposition to Haryana Steelers of their earlier match. Sharing an replace on Pawan’s return to motion, Thalaivas coach J Udaya branded the participant as a “nationwide treasure”, additionally indicating he will not be rushed again to the mat.
“Pawan isn’t just vital for us however for complete India. He’s a nationwide treasure. We’re occupied with the subsequent Asian Video games. The group administration shouldn’t be keen to take any dangers.
“We are going to wait till he attains full health after which we are going to deliver him again within the enjoying seven. Hopefully, he’ll get well quickly and return to the mat,” the coach mentioned throughout the post-match press convention on Monday.
Though Thalaivas misplaced the match however defender Sagar Rathee’s efficiency will certainly be one of many positives the administration will draw from the fixture. Rathee accomplished a Excessive 5 in opposition to the Steelers.
Thalaivas are but to open their account within the competitors. That they had engaged in a 31-all draw in opposition to Gujarat earlier within the competitors.
What’s Excessive 5 in Kabaddi?
A defender is alleged to realize Excessive 5, when he/she scores 5 or extra deal with factors in a single match.