Naveen Kumar reveals his success mantra of PKL season 7

Naveen is definitely one of the prime reason behind the success of Delhi in this season. The 19-year-old has single-handedly taken the responsibility of his team's rading and secured points for the team in crucial moments of the match.

New Delhi: Pro Kabaddi League season 7 has emerged as one of the most thrilling editions in the history of the league and there are still many matches left in the season. This season has already seen the most number of tied encounters compared to previous editions.

Three-time champion Patna Pirates are lying at the bottom of the table while Dabang Delhi who failed to make an impact in first six seasons are dominating this one. Just like all these surprises this edition has given the game a new superstar in the name of Naveen Kumar.

Naveen Kumar

Naveen is definitely one of the prime reason behind the success of Delhi in this season. The 19-year-old has single-handedly taken the responsibility of his team's rading and secured points for the team in crucial moments of the match.

Delhi has improved its raiding percentage with every passing year while their defenders have also matched their every effort, statistics show. If it is raiding, the sole reason behind Delhi's success, young Naveen Kumar is the one who has single-handedly taken his team to great heights.

At just 19 years of age, Naveen has shocked even the big names in the sport as he stands tall with 104 raid points this year, the second in the raiding table so far. Out of nine games, the Bhiwani boy has taken everyone by surprise after achieving eight super 10s. However, Naveen says he didn't prepare especially as such.

Naveen Kumar

"No, I didn't prepare specially for it and I feel its just my fitness that has helped. I am feeling much fitter than last year and the mistakes I committed in 2018, I have just tried to work on them. Even my coach has continuously worked with me.

"When I enter the mat, I hardly think about getting a super 10, the main focus is to help the team come out victorious," Naveen told media.

"I was a bit nervous last year as it was my first season but my coach has tremendous confidence in me. Also, these star and experienced players like Joginder Singh, Ravinder Pahal have helped me. They have taught me about the league and the game. I learnt from them when and where to make a raid and also where to target while entering the opposition's defence. They taught me how to perform when situations demand."

Naveen Kumar

Though the team heavily relies on him, Naveen said: "No, I don't have any pressure to perform. I simply try to do what my coach and the seniors suggests."

Commenting on his team's success, Naveen reckoned that retaining the core team could be one reason behind it.

"There were not many changes made in the auction this year except one or two. So, the combination we had remained intact and it helped as each player knew each other's strength and weaknesses," the raider concluded.