Pro Kabaddi League 2017 Season 5: U Mumba's predicted starting lineup

Anup Kumar
Unless calamity ensues, Anup Kumar will again lead U Mumba

#2 Kashiling Adake

Kashiling will be keen to set things straight

Having experienced a forgettable season 4 during which his former side, Dabang Delhi finished second from the bottom, Adake will be itching to set things right. Despite his team's horrendous outing, he still managed to pick up 78 raid points, emphasising that he isn’t fazed when the going gets tough.

This time around, he’ll be leading the raiding department at U Mumba – a role he’s mastered during his time at Delhi.

#3 Shabeer Bapu

Shabeer Bapu
Shabeer Bapu is back in U Mumba colours

“He also defends well. But we will use him as a raider, not a defender. We have enough defenders in the team,” said Anup Kumar speaking about Shabeer. Putting behind him an indifferent season 4 when he operated as a defender for Jaipur Pink Panthers, Shabeer will be back to what he does best – raiding.

His endurance level could, however, pose a challenge if he’s played regularly but there is no doubt that Bapu will definitely be part of U Mumbai’s starting seven. There’re not many players you’d find in the league, technically better than him.

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