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Reputed Indian kabaddi coaches Balwan Singh and Ashan Kumar will be a part of the panel for the Indian men’s teams. Top female coaches Sunil Dabas, Shailja Jain and Banani Saha have been selected for the same role in the Indian women’s teams by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI).

Although Dabang Delhi lost the final against Bengal Warriors, their raider Naveen Kumar was chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda expressed that being the MVP is a reward for the youngster’s hard work and determination in the entire season.

PKL champions Bengal Warriors coach BC Ramesh has stated that Mohammad Nabibakhsh was the x-factor that they needed to win the title this season after Maninder Singh’s brilliance. Defender Jeeva Kumar has mentioned that Bengal didn’t panic after the first all-out and had full faith in their ability.

Dabang Delhi KC defender Vishal Mane, who has played in the most number of PKL Finals, has said that they are well prepared to face the toughest match and have eyes on the trophy. However, in meetings with Bengal Warriors this season, Delhi have remained winless on both occasions.

Having had an almost identical league stage, Delhi and Bengal reached the finals for the first time in seven seasons. The only advantage that Delhi might have is Maninder Singh missing the finals due to his injury, however, Bengal showed that they are capable of winning without him as well.