Archive · 25 Sep 2025
HIL Auction Sees High Bids for Henderson and Lakra
The Hockey India League (HIL) held an auction to get players for the upcoming 2026 season.
Liam Henderson from Australia was the most expensive player, costing 42 lakh rupees, and he will play for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers.
Vivek Lakra, a young Indian goalkeeper, was also sold for a high price of 23 lakh rupees, and will play for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.
The HIL Governing Council is managing the UP Rudras team for now.
This auction helped teams get ready for the next season of hockey.
Liam Henderson was the most expensive player at Rs 42 lakhs.
Henderson was signed by Vedanta Kalinga Lancers.
Vivek Lakra's bid increased from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 23 lakhs.
Vivek Lakra was signed by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.
The HIL Governing Council will manage the UP Rudras franchise.
- Who
- Hockey India League (HIL)
- What
- Held an auction for the 2026 season.
- When
- Not Specified
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To prepare for the 2026 season.
- League
- Hockey India League (HIL)
- Season
- 2026
- Most Expensive Player
- Liam Henderson
- Henderson's Team
- Vedanta Kalinga Lancers
- Henderson's Price
- Rs 42 Lakhs
- Vivek Lakra's Price
- Rs 23 Lakhs
- Vivek Lakra's Team
- Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
- UP Rudras
- Governing Council Managed
