Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been named captain of the UP Rudras for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season. The team’s owner, Mr. Madhavkrishna Singhania, praised Hardik as a “true leader on and off the pitch.”
Head coach Paul Van Ass expressed confidence in Hardik’s ability to lead the team, citing his experience in winning two Olympic bronze medals with India.
Hardik expressed his gratitude and excitement about captaining the team, saying, “Representing and captaining a team based out of the legendary Dhyanchand Ji’s hometown is everything a player can ask for.”