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Dabang Delhi K.C., a formidable team in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), have finalized their list of retained and released players ahead of the Season 11 Player Auction. Coming off a strong performance in Season 10, where they finished third in the league stage, Delhi's squad is set to undergo some changes as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Despite a close loss to Patna Pirates in the Eliminator match, they have focused on retaining key players and making strategic decisions to build a competitive team for Season 11.
The decision to retain Ashu Malik shows the team's commitment to maintaining their core strength. Malik was the standout performer in Season 10, amassing an impressive 276 raid points with an average of 12 raid points per game, including 15 Super 10s and nine Super Raids. His exceptional performance made him an indispensable asset to the team.
Naveen Kumar, despite playing only six matches due to injury, scored 71 raid points with an average of 11.83 per game. His potential to impact the game significantly was evident, and his retention was quite expected.
In the Existing New Young Players category, Dabang Delhi have opted to retain Ashish, Himmat Antil, and Manu Yogesh. These young talents are expected to contribute significantly to the team’s performance in the upcoming season, providing a mix of energy and potential.
The release of Vishal Bhardwaj, an experienced defender, comes as a significant decision. Despite his experience, Bhardwaj managed only 36 tackle points from 19 games, which did not meet the team’s expectations. The decision reflects the team’s need to strengthen their defense for the new season.
Other notable releases include Akash Prasher, Felix Lee and Yuvaraj Pandeya, who were part of the squad but did not contribute significantly in Season 10. The release of these players opens up opportunities for new talent to fill the gaps and bring fresh energy to the team.
As the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 approaches, Dabang Delhi K.C. will look to leverage their retained players' strengths while strategically filling the void left by the released players. With a mix of experienced stars and promising young talent, they will aim to build a team capable of winning the league.
Dabang Delhi KC: Retained players list
Elite Retained Players: Ashu Malik, Naveen Kumar, Vikrant
Existing New Young Players: Ashish, Himmat Antil, Manu Yogesh
Dabang Delhi KC: Released players list
Vishal Bhardwaj, Akash Prasher, Felix Lee, Yuvaraj Pandeya, Ashish, Vijay, Nitin Chandel, Sunil Narwal, Balasaheb Jadhav, Rahul Kumar, Meetu, Manjeet Sharma, Suraj Panwar
