PKL10: Yoddha team's assistant coach Upendra Malik said, our defenders are too aggressive

Yoddha team captain Pradeep Narwal and assistant coach Upendra Malik have praised their team's defenders for their role in the team's victory over Bengaluru Bulls in their first home match of Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League here. The Warriors returned to form by defeating Bengaluru Bulls 34-33 in their first home match in Noida on Friday. The Bulls fought hard in the last few minutes of the game, but the Warriors held their composure and secured a thrilling victory in the end.

Speaking about the team's performance, Malik said, "Our defence unit is playing well, but I think all the defenders are playing too aggressively at times. We have to make sure that only a few defenders are playing well for us." "Play the aggressive game the Raiders want."

Captain Pradeep Narwal, who was caught four times before getting his first raid point, recorded another Super 10 on the night. When asked about his game, Narwal said, "I just wanted to score one or two raid points in the beginning and put the opponent on the back foot. Our defenders played well and kept bringing me back into the game. "

The captain further added, "Gill was collecting raid points in the initial minutes of the game, so we sent him for more raids. Later, I started performing well so I went for more raids."

Talking about how he keeps himself motivated to perform consistently, Narwal said, "Our coach keeps motivating me. If I don't perform well in a game, he helps me do well in the next game. Gives confidence to perform. The entire team and my family supported me to perform well against Bengaluru Bulls." U.P. Warriors will face Dabang Delhi KC. Will be from. In their next game at Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday.