Pro Kabaddi League 2017 Season 5: Five reasons why U Mumba can claim their second PKL title

Shabeer was a live wire on the mat for U Mumba in Season 2.

#2: A plethora of Category A raiders

The U Mumba think tank made some big buys at the player auctions which were held in May and in terms of raiders, they brought in some of the best in the business to assist Anup in the attack.

Shabeer Bapu who spent his first three seasons at U Mumba made a return to the side ahead of Season 5 and his swift touches and agility will be the key to the U Mumba scorecard. And if they're lucky he will guide them to the title just like he did with his exceptional performance through out Season 2 particularly in the final.

Kashiling Adake, another rampant raider in his own right, came into the Bombay side from Dabang Delhi and will look to impress his new franchise by building upon his tally of 380 raid points off just 52 matches.

Another local Maharashtra boy who will be seen in action will be Nitin Madane who has had quiet outing post the first season but nonetheless will be hoping to make a strong comeback given his 152 raid point from 25 matches in the tournament.