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Indian star Sardar sees no pressure in leading global stars in HIL

25th January 2013: Indian skipper Sardar Singh relishes the ongoing Hockey India League, not just with his team that seemed invincible, but also to mix with other global stars

The 26-year-old, both a marquee player and Brand Ambassador, speaks his mind on various aspects of HIL and his team.

On his team

“As a rule we have open ended discussions in our team, gaining inputs from all our players and not just our international players. The youngest of our team members can correct me if something is wrong and we all take it in a positive spirit so there is nobody who is particularly authoritative in this team.

On his role
“As a captain it is my duty to understand and listen to the inputs given by all my teammates. All these players are well known many of them being Olympians, so their advice always adds value to the team”.

On coach AK Bansal
“AK Bansal has been part of the Hockey scene in India for years and has so much of experience that his strategies and tactics make all the difference to our game”.

On the role of foreign players

“They guide us on how to play from a particular point on the field and move ahead. If the team is losing then how to play and if the team is winning then how we should manage the game. These small things always make a big difference for a team that is looking to win matches,” he added.

On Hockey India role

“The response we have received has been superb. Almost all the stadiums are packed. This league has really put us on a global map and showcases the hockey talent that is prevalent in India”.