The much-anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) lived up to expectations, providing a crucial platform for emerging talent. New stars made their mark, fresh faces found an opportunity to shine, and young players tested themselves alongside some of the world’s best. Under the watchful eye of India coach Craig Fulton, Jugraj Singh enjoyed … Read more
In a straight shoot-out for the last semifinal place, Tamil Nadu Dragons came from behind to hold UP Rudras 2-2 in a tantalising final Hockey India League (HIL) Pool B fixture, and booked its spot here at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. A point was enough for the Dragons to confirm their place … Read more
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Delhi SG Pipers to become the first team to qualify for the Hockey India League (HIL) semifinal here at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Monday. Pipers, who are eliminated from the running for the semis, held on for the majority of the game … Read more
Goalkeeper Toby Reynolds-Cotterill saved thrice in penalty shootouts as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers made a massive comeback to pip Delhi SG Pipers in an action-packed high-scoring Pool-A thriller of the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Sunday. As the men’s league entered its second phase, Lancers rode on Alex Hendrickx and Theirry … Read more
The much-anticipated crossover event finally went underway as four men’s teams from the Hockey India League were in action on Saturday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Stadium here. Hyderabad Toofans, coming on the back of a three-match winning run, stunned the Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-0 in the Southern Derby first, while the UP Rudras … Read more
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers (SRBT) had bet big on its young forwards while building the team and they did not disappoint as the team began its Hockey India League journey with a 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans on Sunday. Erratic and inconsistent, Hyderabad was forced to play catch-up all through with the team appearing to … Read more