This year fans will be very happy, says Telugu Titans coach Krishan Kumar Hooda
Telugu Titans coach Krishan Kumar Hooda said the team is fully prepared for PKL Season 12, starting August 29. With an injury-free, psychologically strong squad, he expressed confidence in their performance while crediting the league for transforming players’ lives.
HYDERABAD: Telugu Titans Krishan Kumar Hooda said that with full confidence he could say that his team was very strong and fully prepared for PKL Season 12 starting from August 29.
“All the small mistakes we made last year have been corrected, and this time we will try to deliver our best performance. I am sure our fans will be very happy with what they are going to witness this season,” he said. “I strongly believe this season will be a very good one for us, and the team is ready to give an excellent performance. The preparation has been very good. All our players are fit, with no injuries, and we are also psychologically strong. From every angle, the team is in great shape, with no issues of any kind. In the coming matches, you will see the results of this preparation,” Titans coach said on the PKL Season 12 Media Day chat on JioHotstar.
“Kabaddi has changed everything – the path of players, their lives, and even their families. Everything has improved. Today, every parent wishes that their son plays kabaddi, and there is only one reason for that,” Hooda said.
“They see the team playing beautifully, and the economic condition of players becomes stronger. Players now earn every year, and they have made a lot of progress. I would like to say that since Pro Kabaddi started, everything has changed. All the credit goes to the franchise owners, to the commissioner who is running the league, to the players who participate with discipline, and to all the coaching and support staff,” he said.
All the new players have become stars. We never thought there would be so many new players. Vijay (captain Vijay Malik) played for a year, and in the next two or three years, all the new players have become stars. You have seen that many of them spent a year or two on the bench. They stayed patient, learned a lot, and then delivered strong performances. They have made the country proud with their performances,” Hooda said.
“This league has given new players a great platform. There is no better stage for them. Many players come in their first year, show their skills, and initially no one knows them. But then they become stars, even making a name for themselves internationally. Pro Kabaddi League is the best platform for young players,” he said.
“Our goal is to minimize mistakes. We plan all strategies and tactics according to the match. But once the match begins, the captain’s mind becomes crucial. He decides who should go for the raid, who should attack, and who should defend. If the team follows this well, the chances of making mistakes will reduce,” Hooda said.
“We have three main raiders, and the next three raiders are just as strong as the first three. In defence, we also have a very solid setup, with two on each side, three corners, and two covers. Players like Vijay Malik, Bharat Hooda, Ashish Narwal, Jai Bhagwan, Praful Zaware, and Chetan Sahu are all very strong raiders. It is their responsibility to ensure the team performs well. If there is an injury or if someone is not performing, then the replacement becomes crucial. If the replacement is good, the team has no problem. We are fortunate to have that depth,” Hooda said.
