Hardik Singh appointed captain of HIL Governing Council team

Hardik Singh

Star Indian midfielder Hardik Singh has been appointed as the captain of the HIL Governing Council team for the men's Hockey India League beginning in Chennai on January 3.

HIL Governing Council will begin their campaign on January 5 against SG Pipers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.

"I am grateful for this opportunity and I am looking forward it. It is always exciting to be in a leadership role and take the team along in both highs and lows through the season," Hardik said in a release.

Hardik will lead the team comprising a mix of experienced stalwarts like Lalit Upadhyay, Sam Ward, Surender Kumar and Kane Rusell.

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