Pro Kabaddi 2019, UP Yoddha v Tamil Thalaivas: 5 talking points from the match

#4 Ajay Thakur's woes continue in the first half

Veteran Ajay Thakur, who leads the Indian national team, is one of the Pro Kabaddi League's biggest icons in its seven seasons so far and has the numbers to show for it - registering 770 points in 106 matches, at an average of seven raid points per match.

However, he has flattered to deceive so far in season 7. Playing as a secondary raider to Rahul Chaudhari, Ajay has not been up to scratch - averaging just 4.25 raid points so far - a sharp decline from his previous record.

In the first half against UP, he was found wanting as he was unsuccessful in three out of four raids - costing his team three points and also failing to pick up even one. If the Thalaivas are to make it to the final stage, they will certainly need Ajay to up his game.