Dabang Delhi K.C. were top entertainers in the second season of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League, but unfortunately that wasn't enough for them to make it to the semi-finals of the competition.
With the new season about to start, we take a look at reasons why Dabang Delhi will have a victorious campaign this time out:
Superstars retained
Retaining their successful core of Ravinder Pahal, Kashiling Adake and Rohit Kumar Choudhary was a great move by the team. With possibly the best attacking duo and the best defender in the league both with the Delhi outfit, the team are all set to take season three by storm.
Shrewd signings
With the solid core of the team retained, the signing of Wazir Singh adds a lot to an already strong attack. Dabang Delhi have added two excellent defensive players in Rajaguru Subramaniam and Seong Ryeol Kim to their fold, who can form a solid defense with Pahal.
Youthful exuberance
The team has a good proportion of young players who seem to have plenty of promise. Delhi have a total of eight players who are below the age of 25, including the sensational Kashiling Adake.
They will be looking at these eight youngsters to step up and make a mark in the competition and provide Dabang Delhi with the necessary energy and exuberance.
Home comforts during crunch times
The semi-final and final will be held in Delhi. If they make the final four, they would be getting the necessary puch when they need it the most. Home advantage helped U Mumba a lot and Delhi would be hoping for the same.
The Delhi leg of the group stage is vitally placed for Dabang Delhi as it is the penultimate leg in the tournament and as seen last year for Bengaluru Bulls, it helps a lot.