Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Shrachi Bengal Tigers Prepare for Women's Hockey India League 2025-26
The Shrachi Bengal Tigers are getting ready for the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26, which starts on December 28.
They have kept some of their best players and added new ones, like Agustina Gorzelany, who is the highest-paid player.
The team has strong defenders and experienced players like Vandana Katariya.
Their first match is against the JSW Soorma Hockey Club on December 29 in Ranchi.
The team is strong in defense but might need time to get used to each other in the midfield.
They have a mix of experienced and young players, which could be both a strength and a challenge.
Shrachi Bengal Tigers aim to improve on their third-place finish in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL).
The team has retained key players like Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Mahima Choudhary, and Jennifer Rizzo and added new signings like Agustina Gorzelany and Monika.
Agustina Gorzelany is the highest-paid player at INR 42 lakh, while Monika is the most expensive Indian player at INR 15 lakh.
The team's first match is scheduled against JSW Soorma Hockey Club on December 29 in Ranchi.
Deepak Thakur, a former men’s Indian hockey legend, will serve as the Head Coach for the upcoming season.
- Who
- Shrachi Bengal Tigers
- What
- Preparing for the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26
- When
- Starting on December 28, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve on their third-place finish from the inaugural season and aim for the top prize
- Team
- Shrachi Bengal Tigers
- League
- Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26
- Start Date
- December 28
- Highest-Paid Player
- Agustina Gorzelany (INR 42 lakh)
- Most Expensive Indian Player
- Monika (INR 15 lakh)
- Head Coach
- Deepak Thakur
- First Match
- JSW Soorma Hockey Club on December 29 in Ranchi