Ayan Lohchab, Ajit Chouhan hog the limelight as top debutants of PKL Season 11

The Pro Kabaddi Season 11 saw teams with a good blend of youth and experience. Some of the talented youngsters made a name for themselves in the tournament with their power-packed skills and added excellent value to their respective franchises.

Here’s a look at the top debutants who made an instant impact in Pro Kabaddi Season 11.

Ayan Lohchab - Patna Pirates

Patna Pirates’ rising star Ayan Lohchab took the league by storm as he bagged the coveted New Young Player award for his outstanding debut campaign. Having showcased brilliant raiding skills and great composure under pressure, the youngster wrapped up Season 11 with 193 total points. With his fearless approach on the mat, Lohchab scored a whopping 184 raid points in 25 matches for the Pirates in his first season, including 7 Super 10s and 4 Super Raids. He also contributed with 9 tackle points and 1 Super Tackle.

Ajit Chouhan - U Mumba

One of the most impressive raiders to emerge from PKL Season 11, U Mumba’s Ajit Chouhan grabbed the headlines with his brilliant performances. The 19-year-old left-raider accumulated 185 raid points in 23 matches to help U Mumba qualify for the Playoffs after three seasons. Having displayed incredible skills, speed and strength, Chouhan took the Kabaddi mat by storm leaving defenders in the dust. He finished the season with 9 Super 10s, 9 Super Raids, 1 tackle point, and is a star in the making for U Mumba.

Moein Shafaghi - Tamil Thalaivas

Tamil Thalaivas’ Moein Shafaghi hogged the limelight with his all-round performance in his debut Pro Kabaddi campaign. The Iranian raider was mighty impressive in Season 11 and was a bright spark despite Tamil Thalaivas’ underwhelming season as they finished ninth in the Season 11 standings. Shafaghi finished as the leading raider for the Thalaivas in the recently concluded season with 103 raid points in 14 matches, including 4 Super 10s and 4 Super Raids. Additionally, he also made his presence felt in the defence with 10 tackle points in Season 11.

Sagar Sethpal - Telugu Titans

Telugu Titans discovered a gem in Sagar Sethpal in Pro Kabaddi Season 11. The talented right cover showcased his defensive capabilities against some of the biggest names in Pro Kabaddi. The youngster was one of the top defenders for the Titans with 41 tackle points in 22 matches. He finished Season 11 with two High 5s and 1 Super Tackle and seems to have a bright future ahead of him.

Himanshu - Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants’ Himanshu was another player who impressed one and all with his confident showings in what was his debut Pro Kabaddi campaign. He was a force to be reckoned with in the defence department and was the second-highest tackle points scorer (44) for his team. With 6 Super Tackles and 3 High 5s to his name, Himanshu added great value to the Giants’ outfit defensively alongside Jitendra Yadav, who was their standout defender.

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