Jaipur Pink Panthers returned to winning ways after their impressive performance against UP Yoddhas, prevailing 42-29 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delighted with the return of his raider at this crucial stage of the tournament, the coach shared, \u201cWe\u2019re happy to have Nitin back in the side. The entire team has been waiting for his return. We lost a few games which we might have won if he was in the side. However, we wanted him to recover fully before letting him back in the team. Today, it\u2019s a big boost to have him back \u2013 in defence and offence.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The head coach also credited Ali Samadi for stepping up to the plate in the absence of Nitin. He said, \u201cIt\u2019s a team game. At moments when Nitin wasn\u2019t in the team, Ali (Samadi) shouldered the raiding responsibilities alone. Today, he also performed well.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Iranian registered his fourth Super 10 of the season in the win against the Yoddhas. Further elaborating on his raider\u2019s impressive performances in his debut season, Redhu reckoned that the league has found a new star. \u201cHe's the new kid on the block. He\u2019s talented, fit, confident and has a great bonding with the team. He\u2019s worked hard throughout and hopefully, he can be fit and firing for Jaipur Pink Panthers in the future as well.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe league has found a new star in him. That\u2019s how kabaddi moves forward as a sport\u201d, he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his team\u2019s all-round performance, and especially the combination play between his two raiders, Redhu mentioned \u201cIt was a brilliant team effort. The combination between Ali and Nitin was top notch for us today and even Parvinder contributed to the win. This is the performance we had been waiting for as a team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nitin Kumar also credited Ali Samadi for his standout performances in his debut season. \u201cThis is not an individual sport; it\u2019s a team sport. The team can only win if everyone gives their best. Ali has been exceptional for us. To do what he\u2019s doing in his debut season is sensational. Whenever we need support in certain situations, he steps up\u201d, Nitin said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead to the team\u2019s next challenge against Bengal Warriorz, Nitin said, \u201cWe want to keep playing in this manner and give it our all in the upcoming matches. We\u2019ll plan for each opponent, and take it one game at a time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Echoing those sentiments while giving a bit of insight into how the team will plan to stop Bengal Warriorz captain Devank Dalal, Aryan Kumar concluded, \u201cThe strategy will be to stop Devank as much as possible. He\u2019s the main raider of their team. He\u2019s at the peak of his powers. So, we\u2019ll follow the coach\u2019s plans and keep the defence tight whenever he\u2019s on the mat.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Please find below, the previews for the PKL Season 12 matches on Saturday, October 18:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the thick of the top four battle, Bengaluru Bulls will be up for a stern test against Dabang Delhi K.C. in the first game of the day. The young guns such as Alireza Mirzaian and Deepak Sankar will be leading the charge for the Bulls, when they go up against Dabang Delhi\u2019s experienced campaigners, including Ashu Malik and Fazel Atrachali.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Please find below, the previews for the PKL Season 12 matches on Saturday, October 18:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Devank Dalal recording five 20+ point games this season, he single-handedly carried the Bengal Warriorz campaign this season. As their play-in hopes hang by a thread, their captain will once again need to step up when they take on Jaipur Pink Panthers dynamic raiding duo in Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n