With another impressive victory over Telugu Titans, the JSW Sports-owned franchise, Haryana Steelers, is holding on to the fifth position in the Pro Kabaddi League table with 44 points from 14 games. Jointly led by Mohit Nandal and Jaideep Dahiya, the team secured a 37-30 win on Monday at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium during their Hyderabad leg. Looking forward, the Steelers are set to face Dabang Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to maintain their positive momentum.
Haryana’s Head Coach, Manpreet Singh, emphasized the significance of executing plans in each game. He praised the team’s well-rounded performance and highlighted that success depends on the effective implementation of strategies on any given day. Singh also acknowledged the notable contributions from young players like Rahul Sethpal, Shivam Patare, and the promising debut of Ghanshyam Magar against the Titans.
In Kabaddi, the coach stressed the importance of youth, stating that young players need to quickly grasp the sport’s nuances and apply plans against the opposition. Singh expressed his continuous learning in Kabaddi, emphasizing the complexity of skills, techniques, strategies, and mindset involved in the sport. He encouraged players to focus on specific areas where they can contribute significantly to the team’s success.
Captain Jaideep expressed confidence ahead of the upcoming match against Dabang Delhi, drawing motivation from their previous victory in December, where Haryana won a closely contested match 35-33. Jaideep highlighted the team’s playoff aspirations but emphasized the need to take each game as it comes. The strategy revolves around adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing team.
Regarding the absence of Naveen Kumar in the Delhi lineup, Coach Manpreet sees it as an opportunity for Haryana Steelers to capitalize. While acknowledging Delhi’s strong team and coaching staff, he emphasized planning strategies to exploit the absence of Naveen Kumar, putting pressure on other raiders.
-IANS
