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PKL 2023-24: Top 5 oldest players in Pro Kabaddi League
Pro Kabaddi League season 10 has been epic till now with some great matches witnessed by fans.
The Pro Kabaddi League has entered its 10th season and gained attraction over the years. Fans have started to fill up the stadiums in excitement to see some of the best players perform.
Several new, youthful players will be the subject of attention playing for their respective teams. Even while it’s anticipated that the competition will develop and showcase fresh potential, seasoned and experienced players will still be essential to their teams’ success.
Top 5 oldest players in Pro Kabaddi League
5) Rahul Chaudhari – 30 years (Jaipur Pink Panthers)
Rahul Chaudhari (Source – Twitter)
Rahul has also excelled during the Pro Kabaddi League, recording 1039 raid points and 61 tackle points across 150 games. However, in Season 9, the top raider was able to score 71 raid points while playing for the Pink Panthers. He has been signed by the reigning champions, nevertheless, for the next campaign. He is eager to give an outstanding performance to support Jaipur in their PKL title defence.
4) Mohammad Esmail Nabibaksh – 32 years (Gujarat Giants)
Mohammad Nabibaksh (Source – Twitter)
The Iranian team that clinched gold during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta included Iranian sensation Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibaksh. His season in the Pakistan Premier League playing for Puneri Paltan was a letdown. But in PKL 10, his expertise and all-around abilities have been crucial for the Gujarat Giants. In the league, the Iranian all-around player has collected 203 raid points and 63 tackle points.
3) Surjeet Singh – 37 years (Bengaluru Bulls)
Surjeet Singh (Source – Twitter)
One of India’s most seasoned international kabaddi players is Surjeet Singh. He is an accomplished campaigner with a wealth of knowledge. Among Surjeet’s numerous achievements is that he was a part of the national Indian Kabaddi squad that won gold in the Asian Games in both 2014 and 2022. Surjeet ranks seventh among the best defenders throughout the tournament’s history having 348 tackle points from 127 PKL games.
2) Maninder Singh – 33 years (Bengal Warriors)
Maninder Singh (Source – Twitter)
Maninder Singh, the raider having the second-highest point total in league history, had an incredible PKL career. In 122 games, he has been able to accumulate an incredible 1231 raid points. The Bengal Warriors’ top raider is probably going to stay a key player. With 238 raid points, he became the fifth-best raider during the last season. Since he has routinely scored more than 200 raid points every season over the last four editions, there is no questioning the ace raider’s ability.
1) Ran Singh – 36 years (Bengaluru Bulls)
Ran Singh (Source – Twitter)
Since the Pro Kabaddi League’s inaugural season, Ran Singh has participated in matches. With five different teams under his belt, the 36-year-old boasts unparalleled experience and skill sets. He is an essential member of any team due to his versatility. Ran Singh is playing for the Bengaluru Bulls in the PKL 10, where they will try to win a second championship. In the previous version, the seasoned all-around player only made eight appearances for the Bulls.
