Over the years, Pro Kabaddi League has amassed a massive fan following of people who are very dedicated to the team that they consider their own. From across the nation, the 12 teams representing different regions have players that are well-loved by the people. And what are true fans if they don’t give nicknames to their beloved players? In this season of Pro Kabaddi too, people have given appropriate nicknames to the players who have shined and put their best foot forward. So here are some of the fan favourite player nicknames from season 7-
Pardeep Narwal: Record Breaker
This is one player who is no stranger to getting many nicknames from the fans. Dubbed “Dubki King” early on in his Pro Kabaddi career, Narwal has gained another nickname during season 7. Despite Patna’s lacking performance, Narwal still holds the title of Record Breaker for being an exceptional player and making history many times this year too. Out of the many records that he holds in the league, some of them made this year include- player with the highest number of super raids, highest total points in all seasons, highest total raid points in all seasons, the most number of successful raids ever, the most number of super 10s and even the highest points scored by a player in a single match. With so many records, it is no wonder that people have renamed him “record breaker”.
Naveen Kumar: Express
19 years old and only in the second season of Pro Kabaddi, Dabang Delhi’s Naveen Kumar has made a name for himself very quickly. It is not surprising because it is his quick speed that gave him the nickname “Naveen Express”. With the 3rd highest total points and raid points at the end of the season, this teenager is a phenomenal player. His strategy is efficiently simple, to tempt the defenders to tackle him while using his agility and light feet to escape quickly. Since he clearly uses his strengths to his advantage, there is very little margin for error in this easy and consistent gameplay. Fans have also remarked that it is quite wondrous to watch “Naveen Express” in action as he almost flies through the barriers blocking his escape.
Ajay Thakur: Iceman
The Tamil Thalaivas’ captain, Ajay Thakur has always had his head in the game in a calm and composed manner. While he was often in the sidelines in the previous seasons and this level-headedness was not in the limelight, this season has changed a lot of things. Being the skipper at the frontlines of the game, his leadership skills also shined due to his ability to face the storms without losing his cool. “Ice-man” is the name bestowed upon him with both love and respect as he is also the captain of Indian Men’s National Kabaddi Team.
Fazel Atrachali: Sultan
One of the most coveted foreign players in Pro Kabaddi League, Fazel Atrachali dominates the court whenever he is on the mat. His track record, this season too, shows him as the defender with the highest number of successful tackles. His powerful and offensive style of play even when he plays the defender has earned him the name “Sultan” from other players and fans alike. He is known for his hard-hitting tackles and giving it his all in each match, the very reason that so many victories for his team are attributed to him. In season 7, U Mumba has stayed relatively at the top section of the charts because of him being an irreplaceable part of the team.
Kabaddi is a sport that holds a special place in the heart of many people, and the players even more. Out of the many popular fandom things of Pro Kabaddi, we have mentioned the fan favourite and much-loved nicknames here. Be ready for the next season of Pro Kabaddi League to be a part of this fandom fever and cheer for your team!