Pro Kabaddi League 2019: 3 reasons why the Jaipur Pink Panthers could win the title

Jaipur Pink Panthers are inaugural champions of Pro Kabaddi League.
Jaipur Pink Panthers are inaugural champions of Pro Kabaddi League.

#2 The defensive unit will be led by Amit Hooda

Sandeep Dhull (left) and Amit Hooda (right) were the best defenders for Jaipur Pink Panthers in their respected seasons.
Sandeep Dhull (left) and Amit Hooda (right) were the best defenders for Jaipur Pink Panthers in their respected seasons.

Jaipur Pink Panthers purchased the services of right corner Amit Hooda for ₹53 lakh. He was the best defender for the Panthers in season 4 and was an integral part in the defensive unit as his fine show went a long way in taking the Panthers to the finals. He scored 51 tackle points in 16 matches.

Post that, ankle hold specialist Amit Hooda shifted to Tamil Thalaivas. He finished as the seventh best defender of the fifth edition with 61 tackle points. However, in season 6, he performed below expectations. He scored 51 points from 18 matches.

His partner in the defense left corner, Sandeep Dhull was a part of Dabang Delhi K.C. for the third season and Telugu Titans in season four before finally joining the Jaipur Pink Panthers last year.

Diving thigh hold specialist Sandeep turned out to be one of the most lethal defenders for the Pink Panthers last season. He picked up 67 tackle points in 22 matches at an average of 3.05 tackle points.

The corner combination of Amit and Sandeep would be crucial for the Panthers in the upcoming seventh season of Pro Kabaddi.

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