‘We’re going to have do-or-die matches’, says coach Krishan Hooda after Telugu Titans reach PKL 12 playoffs
The Telugu Titans have secured a spot in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 playoffs after a dominant win over Puneri Paltan. Head coach Krishan Kumar Hooda celebrated the finish, but warned the team that the next games will be “do‑or‑die.”
This playoff berth is the Titans’ first since PKL 4, and the first under Hooda’s second season coaching the club. “Winning this game was crucial,” Hooda said. “We’ve worked hard for years. Everyone—players, staff, fans—made it possible.”
Captain Vijay Malik echoed the sentiment. “It’s been a team effort,” he told reporters. “Thanks to our coach, the management, and our supporters. We’ll keep playing like this.” Malik added that a new practice routine and sharper tactics have pushed the Titans up the table.
Hooda reflected on the team’s rise. “We finished twelfth for a long time. Last season, we missed the playoffs by just one point. This year, we’re in the top four,” he explained. “That shows how far we’ve come. The franchise has been solid by our side.”
Looking ahead, Hooda warned that the playoff stage is unforgiving. “Now or never. We won’t get a second chance,” he said. “We’ll fight hard and deliver a show for our fans. The Titans will play more aggressively in the next matches.”
Both Malik and Hooda are determined to finish the season strong. Their next battle is against the Gujarat Giants, who are fighting to secure a playoff spot of their own. With key players like Rakesh Sungroya, Mohammadreza Shadloui, and Himanshu Singh, Gujarat will present a tough challenge.
For fans, the message is clear: watch the Telugu Titans as they push into the playoffs, prepare for hard‑fought, high‑stakes matches, and enjoy an aggressive, exciting style of kabaddi.
Source: ianslive
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