Kabaddi captivating India with glitzy reincarnation

Tag-like sport ditches dusty village roots for glamorous made-for-TV makeover

NEW DELH - Siddharth Desai grew up in humble surroundings but now he's living the life of a millionaire sportsman, driving a souped-up jeep and taking selfies with fans - and it's all thanks to kabaddi.

The ancient game has undergone a glitzy makeover through the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), creating a new group of sports stars in a country traditionally obsessed with cricket.