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'''Dharmaraj Cheralathan''' (b. 21 April 1975) is an Indian [[kabaddi]] defender in the [[Pro Kabaddi League]]. He was a member of the [[Indian Kabaddi Team (men's division)|Indian Kabaddi Team]], and won a gold medal at the [[2016 Kabaddi World Cup (Standard style)|Kabaddi World Cup]]{{which|date=June 2017}} in 2016..<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.sportskeeda.com/player/dharmaraj-cheralathan|title=Dharmaraj Cheralathan Latest News, Biography, Photos & Stats {{!}} Dharmaraj Cheralathan's Family, House Photos & News {{!}} Dharmaraj Cheralathan's Kabaddi Records, Achievements {{!}} Sportskeeda.com|website=m.sportskeeda.com|access-date=2017-06-13}}</ref>
'''Dharmaraj Cheralathan''' (born 21 April 1975) is an Indian [[Kabaddi]] player who currently represents [[Tamil Thalaivas]] in the [[Pro Kabaddi League|VIVO Pro Kabaddi league]]. He was a member of the Indian Kabaddi team that won gold at the [[2016 Kabaddi World Cup|Kabaddi World Cup]] in 2016. Nicknamed “Anna”, Cheralathan led [[Patna Pirates]] to the Pro Kabaddi league in Season 4.

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== Early life ==
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Cheralathan comes from a farming family in Tamil Nadu. He has one brother and two sisters. According to him, farming was all that was important to him while growing up. Even his brother is a farmer. They spent a lot of their young days working in the fields. Cheralathan's brother, D. Gopu, has also played in the Pro Kabaddi league and was a defender for Tamil Thalaivas in Season 6.<ref name="DharmarajCheralathanSportskeeda" />

== Career ==

=== Season 1 ===

Cheralathan played for Bengaluru Bulls in the inaugural season and scored 39 tackle points as well as 13 raid points.<ref name="pkl stats">{{cite web |title=stats |url=https://www.prokabaddi.com/stats |website=prokabaddi |publisher=prokabaddi |accessdate=27 June 2019 |ref=3}}</ref> He had a tackle strike rate of 56.52% and was a nightmare for opposition raiders to deal with.<ref name="pkl playerprofile">{{cite web |title=dharmaraj-cheralathan-playerprofile |url=https://www.prokabaddi.com/players/42-dharmaraj-cheralathan-playerprofile |website=prokabaddi |publisher=prokabaddi |accessdate=27 June 2019 |ref=2 |archive-date=27 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627183644/https://www.prokabaddi.com/players/42-dharmaraj-cheralathan-playerprofile |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Season 2 ===

With 42 tackle points, Cheralathan led the Bengaluru Bulls defence in the second season. He also contributed in attack with 19 raid points.<ref name="pkl stats"/> His tackle strike rate of 61.76%<ref name="pkl stats"/> is impressive, but what stood out from this season was his success while raiding.<ref name="pkl playerprofile"/>

=== Season 3 ===

He was bought by Telugu Titans for the subsequent season and scored 31 tackle points<ref name="pkl stats"/> for the side from Hyderabad. Despite a slight dip in his tackle success rate, Cheralathan still averaged a tackle strike rate of more than 50%.<ref name="pkl playerprofile"/>

=== Season 4 ===

Patna Pirates roped in Cheralathan ahead of the fourth season for Rs 29 lakh and appointed him as captain.<ref name="DharmarajCheralathanSportskeeda" /> He scored 39 tackle points and was rock-solid in defence as the Pirates made it back-to-back league titles. Cheralathan also topped the Super Tackles chart in the fourth season with 8 to his name.<ref name="pkl stats"/>

=== Season 5 ===

He moved to Puneri Paltan for the following edition and only managed to score 25 tackle points with the Pune-based side. Cheralathan played 18 games for Pune but couldn't score more than 4 points in any of those contests.<ref name="pkl stats"/>


=== Season 6 ===
Cheralathan is an inductee in the Kabaddi Hall of Fame. He holds nine gold medals at such events as the Kabaddi National Championship, the [[2017 Southeast Asian Games]], and the [[Asian Beach Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sportingindia.com/content/dharmaraj-cheralathan|title=Dharmaraj Cheralathan {{!}} SportingIndia|website=sportingindia.com|access-date=2017-06-13}}</ref>


After joining U Mumba in 2018, Cheralathan enjoyed a renaissance and scored an impressive 40 tackle points. He had a tackle strike rate of 57.97% and produced a defensive masterclass during U Mumba's win over Gujarat Fortunegiants in Delhi. Cheralathan's High 5 on the night against Season 6's finalists helped his side secure a victory.<ref name="season 6 stats">{{cite web |title=dominant-defence-sees-u-mumba-secure-first-victory-over-gujarat-fortunegiants |url=https://www.prokabaddi.com/news/dominant-defence-sees-u-mumba-secure-first-victory-over-gujarat-fortunegiants |website=prokabaddi |publisher=prokabaddi |accessdate=27 June 2019 |ref=4}}</ref>
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== Early life==


'''International'''
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Cheralathan comes from a farming family in [[Tamil Nadu]]. He has one brother and two sisters. Of his farming background, he says: "Farming was all that was important to me while growing up. Even my brother is a farmer. We spent a lot of our young days working in the fields."<ref name=":0" />


A member of the Kabaddi Hall of Fame, Cheralathan holds nine gold medals from events such as the Kabaddi National Championship,<ref name="DharmarajCheralathanSportskeeda" /> the [[2017 Southeast Asian Games]] and the [[Asian Beach Games]].
Cheralathan's brother, D. Gopu, also plays in the [[Pro Kabaddi League]], and is also a defender. This season, Gopu will be seen playing for [[Dabang Delhi]].<ref name=":0" />


==Records and achievements==
== Pro Kabbadi League ==
* VIVO Pro Kabaddi Champion (2016)
Cheralathan played for the [[Bengaluru Bulls]] and [[Telugu Titans]] before he was bought by the [[Patna Pirates]] at auction during the fourth season in 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://m.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/interview-patna-pirates-captain-dharamaraj-cheralathan-we-have-great-mix-makes-top-contenders|title=Interview with Patna Pirates captain Dharmaraj Cheralathan: "We have a great mix which makes us one of the top contenders"|date=2016-06-22|access-date=2017-06-13}}</ref> Cheralathan sold for 29 lakh rupees, and was appointed captain of the Patna Pirates. The Pirates won the Pro Kabaddi title for season 4.<ref name="Vidhi Shah">{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/pro-kabaddi-league-season-5-top-5-defenders-who-will-receive-the-highest-bids/2 |title=Pro Kabaddi League Season 5: Top 5 defenders who will receive the highest bids |date=2017-05-21 |access-date=2017-06-13}}</ref> In May 2017, Sportskeeda.com named him one of the top five defenders entering season five.<ref name="Vidhi Shah"/>
* 2016 Kabaddi World Cup winner
* Gold at 2017 Southeast Asian Games
* Gold at 2017 Asian Beach Games


==References==
==References==
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Dharmaraj Cheralathan
Personal information
NicknameAnna[1]
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndian
Born (1975-04-21) 21 April 1975 (age 49)[1]
Thiruchanampondi, Tamil Nadu
OccupationKabbadi Player
Years active1989 – present
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Weight78.6 kg (173 lb)
Sport
SportKabaddi
PositionDefender Left and right corner
LeaguePro Kabaddi League
ClubHaryana Steelers, Telugu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls, Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, U Mumba
TeamIndia national kabaddi team
Medal record
Representing  India
2016 Kabaddi World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2016 Ahmedabad Team

Dharmaraj Cheralathan (born 21 April 1975) is an Indian Kabaddi player who currently represents Tamil Thalaivas in the VIVO Pro Kabaddi league. He was a member of the Indian Kabaddi team that won gold at the Kabaddi World Cup in 2016. Nicknamed “Anna”, Cheralathan led Patna Pirates to the Pro Kabaddi league in Season 4.

Early life

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Cheralathan comes from a farming family in Tamil Nadu. He has one brother and two sisters. According to him, farming was all that was important to him while growing up. Even his brother is a farmer. They spent a lot of their young days working in the fields. Cheralathan's brother, D. Gopu, has also played in the Pro Kabaddi league and was a defender for Tamil Thalaivas in Season 6.[1]

Career

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Season 1

[edit]

Cheralathan played for Bengaluru Bulls in the inaugural season and scored 39 tackle points as well as 13 raid points.[2] He had a tackle strike rate of 56.52% and was a nightmare for opposition raiders to deal with.[3]

Season 2

[edit]

With 42 tackle points, Cheralathan led the Bengaluru Bulls defence in the second season. He also contributed in attack with 19 raid points.[2] His tackle strike rate of 61.76%[2] is impressive, but what stood out from this season was his success while raiding.[3]

Season 3

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He was bought by Telugu Titans for the subsequent season and scored 31 tackle points[2] for the side from Hyderabad. Despite a slight dip in his tackle success rate, Cheralathan still averaged a tackle strike rate of more than 50%.[3]

Season 4

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Patna Pirates roped in Cheralathan ahead of the fourth season for Rs 29 lakh and appointed him as captain.[1] He scored 39 tackle points and was rock-solid in defence as the Pirates made it back-to-back league titles. Cheralathan also topped the Super Tackles chart in the fourth season with 8 to his name.[2]

Season 5

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He moved to Puneri Paltan for the following edition and only managed to score 25 tackle points with the Pune-based side. Cheralathan played 18 games for Pune but couldn't score more than 4 points in any of those contests.[2]

Season 6

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After joining U Mumba in 2018, Cheralathan enjoyed a renaissance and scored an impressive 40 tackle points. He had a tackle strike rate of 57.97% and produced a defensive masterclass during U Mumba's win over Gujarat Fortunegiants in Delhi. Cheralathan's High 5 on the night against Season 6's finalists helped his side secure a victory.[4]

International

A member of the Kabaddi Hall of Fame, Cheralathan holds nine gold medals from events such as the Kabaddi National Championship,[1] the 2017 Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Beach Games.

Records and achievements

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  • VIVO Pro Kabaddi Champion (2016)
  • 2016 Kabaddi World Cup winner
  • Gold at 2017 Southeast Asian Games
  • Gold at 2017 Asian Beach Games

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Dharmaraj Cheralathan". Sportskeeda. Sportskeeda. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "stats". prokabaddi. prokabaddi. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "dharmaraj-cheralathan-playerprofile". prokabaddi. prokabaddi. Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  4. ^ "dominant-defence-sees-u-mumba-secure-first-victory-over-gujarat-fortunegiants". prokabaddi. prokabaddi. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
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