Kabaddi Masters Dubai | Coach Srinivas Reddy admits team-selection dilemma
Indian Kabaddi team coach L Srinivas Reddy has admitted that he is facing selection problems ahead of the team’s semi-final match against South Korea with all 14 players showing good form. Reddy added that Pardeep Narwal’s form was a positive boost for the team as he aimed for a gold medal in Dubai.
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In doing so, India secured a spot in the semi-finals where they will take on South Korea in a bid to secure gold in Dubai. Head coach Srinivas Reddy, in the post-match press conference, heaped praise on the Indian team for their dominance on the court but also lamented the selection dilemma he faced ahead of every match due to so much talent in his 14-man squad.
“We have the world’s best raiders in our team. We have given them license to go for points in every raid. Our defense is strong enough to revive them if they fail. I am pleased with the way our raiders have played in this tournament,” coach Srinivas Reddy said in a press conference, reported Star Sports India.
Reddy added that he would like to give every player a chance but can’t do so as he can only field seven players in a match. The gaffer also praised Pardeep Narwal for his impressive display last night against Kenya as he revealed that he just asked the former to be himself and play his ‘natural attack’ game which ultimately paid off for the Indians.
“I just asked
India will look to win this tournament as they find themselves in fine-form when they go up against a talented South Korean team during the course of the week. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Kenya will battle it out for the second spot from Group A today.
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