Rathee, who first assumed captaincy in season 9, led Tamil Thalaivas to their first-ever play-offs appearance, securing a place in the semi-finals. He continued his leadership in season 10 and has once again been entrusted with the responsibility to steer the team to success in season 11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rathee is widely recognised for his exceptional defensive skills, strategic brilliance, and unwavering sportsmanship. His leadership on and off the mat has been a driving force behind the team\u2019s success, making him a natural choice to lead the Thalaivas once again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLeading Tamil Thalaivas has been a great honour for the last two seasons and I am excited to continue the role once again. We have the most balanced team for this season and we collectively as a team are aiming higher than ever. The Tamil Thalaivas will work hard for every single raid and defence and will not give up at any cost,\" Rathee said on retaining the leadership role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs we head into Season 11, our focus is crystal clear. We\u2019ve worked extensively to strengthen every aspect of our game, learning from the past and making the necessary adjustments. This time, we\u2019re approaching the season with a no-compromise mindset\u2014every match is crucial, and we\u2019re going to play with aggression and determination. The team is more focused and more prepared than ever before, and we\u2019re ready to give it our all on the mat,\u201d said D. Cherlathan, strategy coach, Tamil Thalaivas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis season, we\u2019re bringing a renewed sense of discipline and intensity to our training. The team has been putting in consistent hard work, and we\u2019ve made consistent progress in our game plan. We\u2019re prepared for every challenge that comes our way and are focused on playing smart, aggressive kabaddi. We won\u2019t be giving up easily\u2014our goal is to fight till the very last whistle. This is a resilient and motivated group, and I\u2019m confident we will showcase our strength and unity on the mat this season,\" chief coach Udaya Kumara added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamil Thalaivas squad:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Raiders: Vishal Chahal, Ramkumar Mayandi, Nitin Singh, Narender, Dhiraj Bailmare, SachinTanwar, Sourabh Fagare<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: M. Abishek, Himanshu, Sagar, Aashish, Mohit, Sahil Gulia, Anuj Gawade, Ronak, Nitesh Kumar, Amirhossein Bastami<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Raiders: Vishal Chahal, Ramkumar Mayandi, Nitin Singh, Narender, Dhiraj Bailmare, SachinTanwar, Sourabh Fagare<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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