Archive · 24 Sep 2025
HIL Concerns: Sreejesh on UP Rudras Withdrawal
The Hockey India League (HIL) is facing a problem because a team, UP Rudras, pulled out due to money issues.
This worries PR Sreejesh, as it could mean star players like Hardik Singh won't have a team.
Sreejesh thinks Hockey India needs to fix this to keep the league going.
There are also concerns about whether top players from other countries can play.
Sreejesh hopes things improve after Delhi SG Pipers learned a lesson about player availability last year.
They are making sure their players are coming this time.
UP Rudras withdrew from the HIL before the mini-auction, citing financial concerns.
PR Sreejesh expressed concerns about Hardik Singh potentially missing the league.
Sreejesh emphasized the need for Hockey India to address the team withdrawal issue.
Concerns exist regarding the availability of top foreign players for the HIL.
Delhi SG Pipers learned lessons about player availability from the previous season.
- Who
- PR Sreejesh and Hockey India
- What
- Addressing concerns regarding the Hockey India League (HIL) after the withdrawal of UP Rudras.
- When
- Prior to the HIL mini-auction and upcoming season.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure the league's stability and player availability.
Stakeholders' Perspective
Hockey India Perspective
Team Participation
Stakeholders' Perspective
Franchisees are worried about financial sustainability.
Hockey India Perspective
Hockey India must ensure teams are available to maintain league integrity.
- Event
- Hockey India League (HIL) Season 2
- Team Withdrawal
- UP Rudras
- Withdrawal Reason
- Financial sustainability
- Key Player Concern
- Hardik Singh (India Vice-Captain)
- Sreejesh's Role
- Director of Hockey at Delhi SG Pipers
- Foreign Player Availability
- Some Dutch players unavailable; other nations participating
