Mohammad reza shadloui

Pro Kabaddi League: The dominance displayed by Haryana Steelers in the ongoing edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) have pegged the JSW Sports-owned franchise as the title favourites going into the playoffs. With 16 wins in 22 games and a score difference of 112, the Steelers ran through the competition to finish on top in the league stage and were also the first team to book a spot in the playoffs.

With head coach Manpreet Singh and skipper Jaideep Dahiya at the helm, the defensive prowess of the side was displayed thoroughly in a season where the Steelers were one of the top defensive units of the season. Steelers also attained 246 successful tackles, and earned 265 team tackle points, the second-highest only after Tamil Thalaivas.

Bringing on Mohammad Reza Shadloui, who played for defending Champions Puneri Paltan last season, proved to be a masterstroke for Haryana, as the Iranian made an immediate impact in both defensive and raiding departments, establishing himself as a true allrounder of the highest calibre.