Mumbai, November 25: Excitement continues to grow for the historic Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10, with the tournament scheduled to begin on December 2, 2023, in Ahmedabad. Anticipation is high as Kabaddi enthusiasts eagerly wait for the exciting matches featuring the superstars. In various franchise home cities.
In anticipation of this special season, former Indian cricketers Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar took a trip down memory lane by sharing their experiences with the game of Kabaddi in Mumbai. Shastri fondly remembered the days of playing Kabaddi in his colony and emphasized on the joy and brotherhood that the game brings. Everyone in the colony used to come together to play. And a group of 50 people used to watch our game.”
Highlighting the physical demands of Kabaddi, Shastri stressed the importance of high fitness levels, particularly focusing on core strength and lower body.
However, Manjrekar joked about the unique challenges of playing Kabaddi compared to facing fast bowlers in cricket. “It is a contact sport. I found wearing a helmet and facing fast bowling easier than playing Kabaddi. This game requires flexibility, strength and smartness,” he said.
As PKL Season 10 approaches, the memories of these cricket legends are adding to the excitement about the much-awaited Kabaddi Mahakumbh.