The Incredibly Talented Tamil Thalaivas

Representing the southeastern state of Tamil Nadu in PKL, the Tamil Thalaivas are one of the league’s most loved teams with an ever-growing fan base. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai is the home ground of the team, and the energetic atmosphere of a home game is an experience of a lifetime. Srinivas Sreeramaneni of Veera Sports is the Tamil Thalaivas owner.

Quick facts and stats - Tamil Thalaivas

The Tamil Thalaivas team did not have the ideal start in PKL. But things can be very different in 2019 due to some critical changes within the team. With Ajay Thakur continuing leading the Tamil Thalaivas 2019 team, there are some interesting set of players on board who could throw in some surprises.

• Captain Ajay Thakur finished the first season of PKL as the fourth most successful raider when he played for the Bengaluru Bulls. Since then, he has been as one of the most consistent raiders in PKL.
• A man of many accolades including the Arjuna award, Manjeet Chhillar is also known as the ‘One Man Army’ for his versatile all-rounder skills. His blocking skills are second to none, and he is arguably one of the best defenders of PKL.
• Manjeet Chhillar also has the most number of overall tackle points in the PKL and finished season two as PKL’s Most Valuable Player for his astounding overall performance.
• One of the top raiders in PKL, Rahul Chaudhari is also the current leading point-scorer in the league. He is the first kabaddi player to cross 400 points in the league, a feat he achieved in season 4.
• A versatile defender who is skilled in both holds and dashes, Mohit Chhillar is the fourth most successful defender in PKL, across seasons. He also ranks third in the list of players with most super tackles.
• Known for his consistent performance on the mats, Ran Singh ranks among the top ten defenders of the league in terms of tackle points. He is also known to step in as an efficient raider when the need arises.

Overall, the 2019 PKL squad of the Tamil Thalaivas is a clever mix of veterans and budding talents. This blend is sure to reflect on the team’s performance, and fans can look forward to an exceptional season for the team.

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