#1 Rupinder Pal Singh
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The man of the moment. The wall. The slayer of defences. A prodigy once, Rupinder Pal Singh has gone from being Raghunath’s stand-in to India’s most complete defender within a span of two years.
A formidable figure on the field, his screamers from the edge of the circle are an opponents’ nightmare once they have conceded a penalty-corner. Be it timing, placement or the sheer speed with which he strikes, Rupinder’s execution makes him one of the best drag-flickers in the world.
Not only has he been the top scorer from India at the 2016 Hockey India League by a fair margin, his exploits at the back for his side Delhi Waveriders have also earned him the accolade of Most Valuable Player at the tournament, earlier this year.
Rupinder’s composure in the wake of pressure is a boon for the upbeat Indian side going into the momentous summer of 2016.
