Pro Kabaddi 2019: Predicting the starting 7 for U Mumba

Right In: Athul MS

Athul MS shifted to U Mumba from Tamil Thalaivas.

Having started his Pro Kabaddi career with the Telugu Titans, Athul MS was not a regular part of their starting seven of PKL 4, playing only four matches for the franchise.

His performance earned the spotlight when he became the second-highest raid points scorer for Tamil Thalaivas, only behind Ajay Thakur, with 55 raid points in 19 matches. Hailing from Kerala, Athul has performed exceptionally as a back-up raider and usually comes off the bench to score vital points for his team.

Athul was a member of Kerala's' squad of the Senior State Championship in 2016 and 2019. He is an expert in scoring running hand touches swiftly. As he is a tall raider, he primarily uses his pace and sudden changes in direction to his advantage.

U Mumba might use him in crunch situations of do-or-die raids. He will have to play his role of secondary raider efficiently to book his place in Mumba's starting seven.