Noida, November 10, 2024: UP Yoddhas, looking to improve their position in the points table of PKL Season 11, are aiming to maximize their home advantage in the upcoming leg
The team, led by captain Surender Gill, has shown glimpses of their potential and will be eager to convert their preparation into positive results in front of their home crowd. The start the second leg against the U Mumba on Sunday, November 10.
Speaking ahead of the curtain raiser clash, the UP Yoddhas Head Coach Jasveer Singh shared his thoughts on the team’s preparation and expressed strong confidence in their capabilities ahead of their first home leg match against U Mumba at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
“We’ve utilized our break of 4-5 days effectively to work on our shortcomings. While we lost a few matches due to our own mistakes, we’ve thoroughly analysed those areas. When we minimize these errors, I’m confident that we can compete with any team in the league,” he said.
Addressing the significance of playing in front of home fans in Noida, Coach Jasveer Singh stated, “This home leg will be very special for us, as we are not just playing for the points but for our fans who have supported us through thick and thin. Their energy will be our driving force, and we are fully committed to giving them a performance they can be proud of.”
When asked about the UP Yoddhas’ formidable raiding department featuring tall and physically strong raiders like Surender Gill, Bhavani Rajput, and Bharat Hooda, Singh opined, “While their height and physical attributes provide certain advantages, it also comes with its challenges. However, all three raiders are highly experienced. Surender Gill has been performing excellently for us, Bhavani Rajput has shown great form, and they understand their roles well. When they work together cohesively, the team performs at its best.”
Discussing team captain Surender Gill’s significance in the upcoming home leg, the head coach emphasized the importance of collective team effort. “While Gill’s performance is crucial, success doesn’t depend on a single player. In some matches, Gill might excel, in others, it could be someone else. What matters is that someone from the team steps up in each match,” the coach explained.
UP Yoddhas will begin their home campaign today against U Mumba at the Noida Indoor Stadium. This match marks the beginning of an exciting home leg for the Yoddhas, where they will look to capitalize on familiar conditions and passionate home support to climb up the Season 11 points table.
About GMR Sports
GMR Sports, the sports division for GMR Group was incorporated in 2008 coinciding with the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League.
GMR Sports was created with the vision to utilise sports as a platform to help form a connect with the community at large, and cricket as a sport was the best platform to kick start this connection, thereby leading to the group’s first-ever sports initiative.
Delhi Capitals – Delhi’s first ever cricket franchise and the only one that represented the national capital of India, marked the beginning of this venture. Soon GMR Sports led the way in furthering their goals with the addition of another sport that in the truest sense connected the Indian community in a strong way.
UP Yoddhas – The Pro Kabaddi League’s Franchise representing India’s largest state Uttar Pradesh was just that step towards providing the community with another reason to celebrate.
In 2022, the Ultimate Kho Kho, a franchise representing the Telugu Speaking Region of India – Telugu Yoddhas were formed, making GMR Sports take another giant step of not only supporting indigenous sports but also giving another reason for the communities of the region to bond together in unison celebrating sports.
In 2022, GMR Sports has expanded its footprints into the International Sports Leagues after acquiring the Dubai franchise of the International League T20 – Dubai Capitals, in UAE’s newly announced T20 Cricket League. Further additions have been made to GMR Sports’ global sports portfolio with the addition of Seattle Orcas and Hampshire Cricket recently.