Source: hindustantimes.com
When Patna Pirates bought the star defender Surender Nada for Rs 77 lakh at the auctions this year, it was considered to be a brilliant move. The franchise had won three titles on the trot till season 5, but in season 6, Pirates failed to make it to the play offs, eventually finishing in the fourth spot in Zone B table. The onus of the defeat lied with a faulty and inexperienced defence, which failed to compliment the brilliance of Pardeep Narwal, who, despite being injured, finished as the best raider of the season.
Nada, who is the second-most successful raider of the tournament and registered most tackle points in season (80 in 21 matches), seemed like the ideal fit to cover the left corner position. But unfortunately for Pirates, the Indian international has failed to recover from the injuries that ended his campaign early last year, posing a big question mark in front of Patna Pirates coaching staff.
We are looking into Surender Nada’s injury. There is still one doctor’s appointment left and we will make our decision on it later. The first medical we did, he turned out to be weak and unfit. So it will take time to heal. We will make our decision after the doctor’s report, hopefully he will be fit to play,” Patna coach Ram Mehar Singh told Hindustan Times in an exclusive chat.
Nada has not turned up for pre-tournament shoots and media exchanges, and is still recovering from his injuries back home, which makes it likely that Patna could name a replacement soon. But coach believes it will be better for the team balance to get an allrounder player instead of a specialist defender for Nada.
“If he fails to get fit, then we will look for a replacement. But we have a player for left corner position, Jaideep, so we will look for an allrounder player in place of the defender,” Singh said.
I am a travel writer and regional storyteller dedicated to documenting the culture, heritage, daily life, and travel experiences of Bihar. Through Mera Apna Bihar, I share local insights, real travel stories, and on-ground experiences that highlight the true spirit of Bihar for readers, travelers, and culture enthusiasts.
In addition to regional storytelling, I curate travel narratives and destination experiences through HolidayLandmark Stories, where journeys, city moments, and authentic travel experiences are documented in a story-driven format:
I also manage a growing network of city-focused travel platforms where I regularly publish daily travel logs capturing real-time journeys, local discoveries, and everyday experiences across India:
- Bangalore Orbit – Daily Logs
- Bhopal Orbit – Daily Logs
- Chennai Orbit – Daily Logs
- Gujarat Orbit – Daily Logs
- Kerala Orbit – Daily Logs
- Mera Apna Bihar – Daily Logs
- Mumbai Orbit – Daily Logs
For readers seeking deeper insights, curated content, and structured travel information, I also publish city blogs and destination guides across multiple platforms:
- Bangalore Orbit – Blog
- Bhopal Orbit – Blog
- Chennai Orbit – Blog
- Gujarat Orbit – Blog
- Kerala Orbit – Blog
- Mera Apna Bihar
- Mumbai Orbit – Blog
Through this interconnected network, my goal is to preserve regional stories, promote local culture, and provide authentic travel information that reflects the real experiences of people and places across Bihar and India.