Veteran raider Rahul Chaudhari has officially announced his retirement from the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) after going unsold in the auction for the 11th season.
Over the course of his career, Rahul has been a prominent figure in all 10 seasons of the PKL, representing four different teams: Telugu Titans (Seasons 1 to 6), Tamil Thalaivas (Season 7), Puneri Paltan (Season 8), and Jaipur Pink Panthers (Seasons 9 & 10). His most significant achievement came during the ninth season when he secured his first PKL title with Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Overall, Rahul Chaudhari has played 172 matches in the PKL, accumulating an impressive 1,147 raid points from 2,458 raids, with a raid success rate of 46.66%. Throughout his career, he has also recorded 47 Super-10s and 26 super raids, solidifying his reputation as one of the top raiders in the history of the PKL.
Additionally, Chaudhari contributed to the defense with 67 tackle points, including six Super Tackles. His individual brilliance was highlighted in Season 4 when he earned the title of the Best Raider.
On that note, let’s explore the two teams for which Rahul Chaudhari crossed the 100-point milestone, and also take a look at the two teams where he was unable to achieve this remarkable feat.
Teams where Rahul Chaudhari exceeded 100 points in the Pro Kabaddi League
1) Telugu Titans (876 points) - Rahul Chaudhari began his PKL career with the Telugu Titans, where he played for the first six seasons. During his time with the team, he accumulated a total of 876 points.
2) Tamil Thalaivas (138 points): In the seventh season of the PKL, Rahul Chaudhari represented the Tamil Thalaivas. Over the course of 22 matches, he managed to score 138 points.
Teams where Rahul Chaudhari fell short of 100 points in Pro Kabaddi League
1) Puneri Paltan (13 points) - Puneri Paltan (13 Points): Season 8 proved to be a challenging year for Rahul Chaudhari, marking his second-least successful season in the PKL. He participated in just seven matches, managing to score only 13 points. Notably, he did not achieve a single Super 10 while playing for Pune, highlighting his struggles during this period.
2) Jaipur Pink Panthers (79 points) - Rahul Chaudhari represented the Jaipur Pink Panthers during the previous two editions of the Pro Kabaddi League.
In 25 matches, he grabbed only 79 points, with 73 points scored in the ninth season and just six in the next. Despite his efforts, he was unable to replicate his earlier successes, indicating a decline in his performance.