Pro Kabaddi League 2017 Season 5: Top 5 ankle-hold specialists

Surender Nada is perched atop the leader board for most number of tackle points.
Surender Nada is perched atop the leader board for the most number of tackle points

#2: Amit Hooda (Tamil Thalaivas)

Amit Hooda executes an ankle hold on Rishank Devadiga.
Amit Hooda executes an ankle hold on Rishank Devadiga

The defensive stalwart had the best season in the last edition when he delivered the most number of successful tackles, 47 in total. In the fifth season, he has been pretty much average with his performances on the mat so far but what has set him apart is his trademark display of ankle holds. In every match so far, the Tamil Thalaiva recruit has executed at least one special ankle hold to effect which has rendered the opposition raider hapless.

One of the best instances or spectacle of the hold by the aggressive, young defender was seen in the match against Dabang Delhi when he pounced on Rohit Baliyan in a match that went down to the wire. Thus, watch out for Amit Hooda, for you never know when he might spring into form and one can be treated to a host of ankle holds from his end.

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