The Hockey India League (HIL) is back seven-year hiatus, with the player auction for its sixth season taking place on Sunday and Monday (Otober 13th and 14th). Among the top earners were India captain Harmanpreet Singh, his deputy Hardik Singh, and promising forward Abhishek Nain, all of whom attracted bids exceeding Rs 70 lakhs. A notable highlight of the event was the presence of former Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who serves as the Director and Assistant Coach of the Delhi SG Pipers. The team made the highest bid for Indian forward Shamsher Singh, securing him for Rs 42 lakhs.
Delhi SG Pipers full squad
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh (Rs 38 lakh), Varun Kumar (Rs 34 lakh), Rohit (Rs 40 lakh), Pau Clapes (Rs 10 lakh), Joginder Singh (Rs 5.2 lakh)
Midfielders: Shamsher Singh (Rs 42 lakh), Raj Kumar Pal (Rs 40 lakh), Willott KY (Rs 10.5 lakh), Ankit Pal (Rs 20 lakh), Christopher Ruhr (Rs 18 lakh), Flynn Ogilvie (Rs 10 lakh), Jorrit Croon (Rs 10 lakh)
Forwards: Tomas Domene (Rs 36 lakh), Nicolas De Kerpel (Rs 10 lakh), Dilraj Singh (Rs 5 lakh), Aditya Lalage (Rs 20 lakh), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (Rs 5 lakh), Sumit Kumar (Rs 2 lakh)
Goalkeepers: Tomas Santiago (Rs 10 lakh), Pawan (Rs 15 lakh)
About Hockey India League 2024-25
The 2024-25 season of the HIL is set to kick off from December 28 and run until February 1, showcasing a fierce competition between eight men’s teams and six women’s teams. The action will unfold at two premier venues: the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha
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