Gujarat Giants have had a topsy-turvy time in the Pro Kabaddi League. Since their debut in season 5, the Giants have been there and there-abouts in the league.
The franchise had an impressive start in PKL, reaching back-to-back finals in their first two seasons, with Irani star Fazel Atrachali leading the side. However, the Giants failed to land silverware on either occasion.
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As the Gujarat Giants aim for their maiden PKL title, The Sporting News analyses their team for Season 10:
Gujarat Giants full squad for PKL Season 10
Raiders:
- Prateek Dahiya (Right Raider)
- Rakesh Sangroya (Right Raider)
- Sonu Jaglan (Right Raider)
- Nitin Jaglan (Left Raider)
- Jagdeep Narwal (Right Raider).
Defenders:
- Fazel Atrachali (Left Corner)
- Sombir (Right Corner)
- Sourav Gulia (Right Cover)
- Ravi Kumar (Right Cover)
- Deepak Rathi (Right Cover)
- Nitesh Lather (Left Corner)
- Manuj (Right Corner)
All Rounders:
- Rohan Singh (Left Raider)
- Arkam Sheikh (Left Cover)
- Mohammad Nabibaksh (All-rounder)
- Rohit Gulia (Left Raider)
- D Balaji (Left Cover)
- Vikas Jaglan (Left Raider and Left Cover)
- Jitendra Yadav (Left Corner)
- Narender Hooda
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Who is the head coach of Gujarat Giants for season 10?
Ram Mehar Singh has been retained as the head coach of the Gujarat Giants. Despite missing out on the playoffs in the previous season, the management has shown faith in the coach's tactical acumen.
Singh is one of the most successful coaches in the Pro Kabaddi League. In his previous managerial stint, he led the Patna Pirates to glory in season 5.
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Who are the Gujarat Giants players to watch out for in Season 10?
Fazel Atrachali: Fazel Atrachali is back in Gujarat for another stint. The Iranian left-corner was bought for a hefty price tag of INR 1.60 crore at the auction, with Giants in dire need of a leader in defense. The fans would hope Fazel will lead the Giants to a PKL title after failing on two previous occasions.
Moein Nabibaksh: Moein Nabibaksh has been one of the most-prolific all-rounders in the league, since his debut in season 7. The all-rounder seemed to have lost his mojo in the previous season at Puneri Paltan. However, with Fazel by his side again, the Iranian will have a shoulder to rely on and play on fearlessly.
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Rakesh Sangroya: HS Rakesh has been the talisman for Gujarat Giants, taking over the baton from Sachin Tanwar. With Rohit Gulia and Parteek Dahiya by his side, Rakesh will look to play more aggressively than he did in season 9.
Sangroya has scored 271 raid points in 39 matches since season 8. He averages just under seven raid points per game. The fans will certainly expect much more out of him as hopes to fulfil his potential under the captaincy of Atrachali.
What are the strengths of Gujarat Giants ahead of Season 10?
Captain, Sultan Fazel Atrachali: Atrachali has been one of the best players in the league. He is the highest-scoring defender in PKL history. His influence in the team goes way beyond Atrachali, the player.
He has been known to mould young teams into title contenders. After leaving the Titans, the Iranian was handed helmship of a exciting teams like U Mumba and Puneri Paltan. In season 9, he guided the Pune franchise to the finals.
Young and a raring-to-go, raiding unit: The Giants raiding unit consists the likes of HS Rakesh, Parteek Dahiya, Rohit Gulia, and Sonu Jaglan.
Rakesh and Rohit Gulia have PKL experience behind their back, while Parteek Dahiya lit up the final leg of season 9.
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What are the weaknesses of Gujarat Giants ahead of Season 10?
Problem of Plenty: The Gujarat Giants have a few big names in their squad. Coach Ram Mehar Singh has a problem of plenty - he would have to sacrifice youngsters for experience. The likes of Moein Nabibaksh and Rohit Gulia have underperformed in the previous season.
If both Nabibaksh and Gulia were to play, Sonu, Parteek, and Sangroya may have to sit out. Fazel Atrachali and Ram Mehar Singh will have to marshal their resources smartly to bring Titans back in the title hunt.
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