New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers made a major addition to their squad by buying Rupinder Pal Singh within the Hockey India League (HIL) public sale for Rs 12.5 lakhs earlier this 12 months, in line with a launch from Hockey India.
The 34-year-old drag-flicker, recognized for his outstanding goal-scoring capacity, returns to the league with a powerful document of 234 targets in 223 appearances.
Singh, who final performed within the historic Bronze medal match in opposition to Germany on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and ended a 42-year drought for an Olympic medal, brings a wealth of expertise and ability to the Bengal Tigers. He was a star performer for the Delhi Waveriders within the earlier version of the HIL, and his return is eagerly anticipated by followers and teammates alike.
“Playing in the Hero Hockey India League again is truly thrilling for me. After spending years with international teams and facing the best in the world, to be back on the turf, alongside familiar teammates and rising stars, is a feeling I can’t describe. This time, I’m fortunate to play with players like Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet – some I haven’t had the chance to play alongside at the international level. It’s a huge opportunity for me to share the field with them and to be back in the action after so long,” Rupinder was quoted by Hockey India as saying.
The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers have crafted a formidable lineup, boasting the dynamic pairing of Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh, alongside the prolific Belgian ahead Florent van Aubel. In defence, Rupinder will likely be joined by fellow drag-flicker Jugraj Singh, strengthening the crew’s already potent goalscoring unit.
“I’ve always believed that competition within the league, playing against top players from across the world, pushes us to improve. The teams are packed with exceptional talent, including players from the national team and foreign internationals like Belgian forward Florent van Aubel. I am looking forward to playing against the likes of Harmanpreet and Gurinder as well. The excitement of seeing the best players in action will be immense. The Hero Hockey India League is where we all come together, and it’s an exciting platform for the next generation of hockey,” he signed off. (ANI)