After a much-anticipated wait, season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League is all to begin today on 7th October 2022. Defending champions, Dabang Delhi will take on season 2 winner U Mumba in the opening match of the season. Much to the delight of everyone, the fans will be allowed to enter inside the stadium after a long wait due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahead of a highly anticipated encounter, the fans would be looking to watch how some of the star players from both teams perform on the mat. Naveen Kumar Goyat will continue to lead Delhi and would be hoping to register a second consecutive title win. On the other hand, U Mumba also would be keen to make a winning start. Here’s a look at three players to watch out for in the first game of the Pro Kabaddi League season 9:
- Naveen Kumar Goyat:
Naveen Kumar Goyat: (Image Source: Twitter)
There is no denying that Naveen Kumar Goyat is one of the best raiders in Pro Kabaddi league. He led Delhi’s side by example in the last season, giving the team an outstanding start. Besides, he also became the fastest player to reach 600 points in the history of the sport. In 17 matches, he earned 207 raid points last year. Naveen Kumar’s rise in the PKL has been heartening to see. He will be on the players to watch out for this season.
