HIL 2017: Top five drag flickers to watch out for

#2 Rupinder Pal Singh

Singh has grown in stature since his debut in 2010

Rupinder Pal Singh has grown in stature since he was given a consistent run by the selectors. He made his debut for India in the 2010 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup but his moment of glory came in the next year’s Azlan Shah Cup when he scored his first international hat-trick against the Great Britain and won the top-scorer award.

He was picked by the Delhi Waveriders in HIL 2013 and since then has been an integral part of the team. The Hockey India League gave him an opportunity to hone his skills and he grasped that chance with both hands and cemented his place in the Indian side after a series of outstanding performances in the domestic and international hockey tournaments.

He played a vital role at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and in the following Asian Champions Trophy, where India won the gold medal in a grand fashion. He was India’s highest goal scorer last year and his current form makes him one of the most impactful drag-flickers in the upcoming edition of Hockey India League.