The Hockey India League (HIL) auction took place on Sunday, Indian men’s team captain Harmanpreet Singh emerged as the most expensive player, with Soorma Hockey Club acquiring this star drag-flicker for ₹78 lakh. All eight franchises spent significant amounts to secure the services of the key players from the Indian men’s hockey team. Indian defender Jugraj Singh becomes the most expensive signing for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, the franchise bought him for 48 Lakh rupees in the auction.
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers full squad
Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek Nain, Pirmin Blaak, Lachlan Sharp, Jaskaran Singh, Tom Grambusch, Sam Lane, Sean Findlay.
About Hockey India League 2024-25
The highly anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) is finally here, set to make its comeback after a seven-year break with a thrilling new edition later this year. This season will see eight men’s teams and six women’s teams battling it out. The matches are slated to take place across two venues – Rourkela and Ranchi. The action will begin on December 28, with a grand opening ceremony scheduled in Rourkela on the same day.
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