Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek emerge as costliest Indian players at HIL Auction 2024

Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek turned out to be two of the costliest Indian players at the HIL Auctions 2024. The two popular players bagged prices of INR 78 and 72 lakhs, the highest among the local talents. While Soorma Hockey Club bought Sarpanch Sahab, Abhishek was bought by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. They made the headlines for their price tag.

Abhishek turned out to be surprisingly a bit higher. The emerging player was expected to go higher. However, he exceeded expectations and ended up being costlier than some of the best players like Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Krishan Pathak, Amit Rohidas, and others. The big reason behind Abhishek's price is his recent performances.

In the Asian Champions Trophy, the star player was one of the best players of the tournament. Even at the Paris Olympics, he was brilliant in many games. He has the ability to farm passes and claim field goals, which is rarity among the Indian players. He will be representing Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers at the HIL 2024.

Harmanpreet Singh turns out to be the costliest Indian player at the HIL Auctions 2024

Harmanpreet Singh was bound to be the costliest Indian player. It did not change as he bagged a price of INR 78 lakhs. He has been in a brillaint form in the last few months, scoring goals for fun. Harman is the best drag flicker in the world currently and can lead the side as well.

He was going to be costly due to his popularity. The star player could bring the fans to the stadium to watch him play. At the Paris Olympics, he played a key role in India winning the Bronze Medal. He led India to claiming the Bronze medal.

At the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, he was the second highest scorer. For his captaincy and incrediblke tournament as a player, the star player received the Player of the Tournament award. He could possibly be the skipper of Soorma Hockey club at the HIL 2024. He would be hoping to claim his team a title win.