5 players who could become captain of the Indian Kabaddi Team at South Asian Games 2019

#1 Deepak Niwas Hooda

Deepak Niwas Hooda

One of the most experienced campaigners in the Indian camp for South Asian Games 2019 is Deepak Niwas Hooda. Deepak debuted for the Indian Kabaddi team back in the 2016 South Asian Games, where the team won the gold medal. He has played a pivotal role in helping India to a gold medal finish at the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship, and 2018 Kabaddi Masters Dubai.

Deepak has always looked to stick to strategies during his stint as captain in his Pro Kabaddi career. His first season as captain saw Puneri Paltan head into the playoffs in Season 5 and since then, Deepak has grown in terms of maturity with every season. He understands the value of his players and lets them perform freely without any pressure. He is a captain who believes in leading from the front.

With 856 raid points in Pro Kabaddi, Deepak is the third-best raider in the history of PKL. He has also proved his worth as a capable defender from the left cover position. Deepak's immense experience from the past could help a young Indian team clinch their 10th gold medal at the South Asian Games this year.