Spinners mature late but Maninder Singh quit competitive cricket at 30, less than a year after claiming seven wickets in a Test against Zimbabwe at Ferozeshah Kotla, his home ground.

There are strong kabaddi players. There are ultra-strong kabaddi players. And then there is Maninder Singh. He's got boulders for shoulders, logs for quadriceps and is an absolute tank on the mat.

The announcement of the Indian men's kabaddi squad for the upcoming 11th Asian Kabaddi Championship has surprised and intrigued fans and experts alike. Some of the most successful and well-known ...