The Hockey India Appeal Committee has withdrawn the two year ban slapped on men hockey players Sandeep Singh and Sardar Singh for indiscipline.

The ban was imposed on the two players on 27 August 2011 with the right to appeal within thirty days.

Sandeep Singh and Sardar Singh who had appealed against the ban were questioned by the Hockey India Appeal Committee at Delh today..

The Committee members were Dr. P.C.Kashyap from Sports Authority of India, Government Observers Harbinder Singh and Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India representatives Air Commodore M.Baladitya (Services) and Dr.Gurdeep Singh (Universities) while Rajnish Mishra was the Athletes representative.

Both the players expressed their written unconditional apology stating that henceforth If there was any breach of rules their two year ban would be reinforced retrospectively.

The Appeal Committee took the decision to revoke the ban giving consideration to their young age, experience at International level and future potential.

The players have been asked to join the ongoing coaching camp at Bangalore immediately and will be eligible to participate in the selection trials for the three week Australia tour commencing on 12 October.

Their selection in the team will be subject to their fitness levels and performance during the trials.