Pro Kabaddi 2017 Season 5: Five teams with the strongest defence

Nilesh Shinde Bengal Warriors
Any team needs a strong defence for its raiders to succeed and Nilesh Shinde is as good as it gets

#2 Patna Pirates

Patna Pirates
A strong defnce laid the foundation for Patna’s success in the last two seasons

The Pirates will head into this season with a mammoth task at their hands. Having won the previous two editions, a hat-trick of trophies is something that most would consider impossible. But Patna have the right ammunition to pursue greatness. In Sachin Shingade, the Pirates have season 4’s fifth best defender (44 tackle points).

In what was a forgettable season for Delhi last time, Shingade was the only player who shined bright. With his aggressive yet nuanced approach, he got the better of some of the best raiders in the league. His captain this season, Vishal Mane is another world class defender looking to cement his place among the elite.

Mane had a below par season 4, scoring just 31 points. But even the wisest would know that he’s one of the best in the business. Two aggressive and confident defenders will form the backbone of this Patna side.

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