It was a blockbuster opening game that saw Tamil Thalaivas secure a 38-35 win over the home side Telugu Titans at the Vishwanadh Sports Club here on Friday night.
That boy was Nitesh Kumar, now one of the brightest defensive prospects in the Pro Kabaddi League, and the rising star of Tamil Thalaivas aiming to take his team to glory in the upcoming 12th season, starting August 29.
Former winners U Mumba delivered a dominant display against Tamil Thalaivas in Match 106 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, winning 47-31 in the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Wednesday.
Substitute Masanamuthu and Iranian Moein Shafaghi excelled as the Tamil Thalaivas returned to winning ways after a brilliant performance that helped them beat the UP Yoddhas 40-26 in Match 77 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.
The youngster will now enter his third season with the Tamil Thalaivas, having made his debut with the side in season 9. The side will kick start their campaign against the Telugu Titans on the first match of October 19.
Sachin emerged as the most expensive buy on Day 1 of the Player Auction for the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 held in Mumbai on Thursday.
It didn't take long, barely halfway through the first period for the Bulls to open up a sizable lead.
Bengaluru Bulls are second with18 points, U Mumbai is third with 17 points at third while Patna Pirates are placed fourth with 16 points and Thalaivas in the fifth position.
Table-toppers Dabang Delhi maintain their top position in the PKL points table despite going down 33-42 against Bengal Warriors.
The first half was completely dominated by the Gujarat side, which came as no surprise considering the winless run of Thalaivas.
