#4 Bajirao Hodage
If veteran Nilesh Shinde is to be at his peak, he’ll require the man next to him to be equally alert. Which is why Dabang Delhi picked up Bajirao Hodage at the auction. The both have formed a potent partnership at the back and will in all likelihood, start together in every single match.
As a right cover, they don’t get much better than Bajirao. Athletic, fearless and strong, Hodage is a versatile defender who will be the lynchpin of this Delhi side.
#5 Sunil Kumar
By acquiring the services of Sunil Kumar, Delhi have added some much-needed depth to their side’s defence. Unlike previous seasons where they desperately lacked options at the back, Delhi have multiple defenders who can stand and perform on any given day.
Sunil Kumar happens to be one of them. The left corner was a regular starter at U Mumba last time and will continue to play a crucial role for his new team.