Hockey India League Auction 2024: The Hockey India League (HIL) auction returned with a bang in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, bringing excitement to the hockey world. Day 1 of the auction saw intense bidding wars as teams competed for the best talent from both India and overseas. Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian captain, emerged as the most expensive player, fetching a whopping ₹78 lakh.
With a budget of ₹4 crores per team, franchise owners had to carefully strategize to build star-studded squads.
Let’s have a look into more details: Hockey India League Auction 2024
Full Squads of HIL Teams After Day 1
Soorma Hockey Club
- Total Spent: ₹238 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹162 lakh
- Top Players:
- Harmanpreet Singh – ₹78 lakh (Defender)
- Vivek Sagar Prasad – ₹40 lakh (Midfielder)
- Gurjant Singh – ₹19 lakh (Forward)
- Vincent Vanasch – ₹23 lakh (Goalkeeper)
Tamil Nadu Dragons
- Total Spent: ₹204 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹196 lakh
- Top Players:
- Amit Rohidas – ₹48 lakh (Defender)
- Jip Janssen – ₹54 lakh (Defender)
- David Harte – ₹32 lakh (Goalkeeper)
- Selvam Karthi – ₹24 lakh (Forward)
UP Rudras
- Total Spent: ₹194 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹206 lakh
- Top Players:
- Hardik Singh – ₹70 lakh (Midfielder)
- Lalit Kumar Upadhyay – ₹28 lakh (Forward)
- Kane Russell – ₹30 lakh (Defender)
- Lars Balk – ₹40 lakh (Defender)
Delhi SG Pipers
- Total Spent: ₹219 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹181 lakh
- Top Players:
- Shamsher Singh – ₹42 lakh (Midfielder)
- Raj Kumar Pal – ₹40 lakh (Midfielder)
- Varun Kumar – ₹34 lakh (Defender)
- Tomas Santiago – ₹10 lakh (Goalkeeper)
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
- Total Spent: ₹255.5 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹144.5 lakh
- Top Players:
- Abhishek – ₹72 lakh (Forward)
- Sukhjeet Singh – ₹42 lakh (Forward)
- Jugraj Singh – ₹48 lakh (Defender)
- Florent van Aubel – ₹25 lakh (Forward)
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers
- Total Spent: ₹143 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹257 lakh
- Top Players:
- Dilpreet Singh – ₹34 lakh (Forward)
- Sanjay – ₹38 lakh (Defender)
- Krishan Bahadur Pathak – ₹32 lakh (Goalkeeper)
- Mandeep Mor – ₹19 lakh (Defender)
Hyderabad Toofans
- Total Spent: ₹196 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹204 lakh
- Top Players:
- Nilakanta Sharma – ₹34 lakh (Midfielder)
- Gonzalo Peillat – ₹68 lakh (Defender)
- Sumit Walmiki – ₹46 lakh (Defender)
- Jean-Paul Danneberg – ₹27 lakh (Goalkeeper)
Team Gonasika
- Total Spent: ₹239 lakh | Remaining Budget: ₹161 lakh
- Top Players:
- Manpreet Singh – ₹42 lakh (Midfielder)
- Araijeet Singh Hundal – ₹42 lakh (Forward)
- Mandeep Singh – ₹25 lakh (Forward)
- Amir Ali – ₹34 lakh (Defender)
Day 1 Highlights
- Harmanpreet Singh became the highest paid player at ₹78 lakh, joining Soorma Hockey Club.
- Abhishek, another top Indian forward, fetched a massive ₹72 lakh, joining Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.
- Teams showed a balanced approach, with a mix of Indian and overseas players dominating the auction, including renowned international stars like Jeremy Hayward, Florent van Aubel, and Gonzalo Peillat.
What to Expect from Day 2?
Day 2 will see over 400 Indian and 150 international players under the hammer, offering teams another chance to strengthen their squads. Fans can look forward to more exciting bidding wars and the addition of emerging talents, both domestic and foreign.
The auction will continue on October 14th at 9:30 AM IST, and the much-awaited women’s auction will take place on October 15th.
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FAQs
When will the Hockey India League (HIL) Auction 2024 take place?
The HIL Auction 2024 is expected to take place in early 2024, although the exact date has not yet been officially announced. Fans and franchises can expect more details as the new season approaches.
What is the Hockey India League Auction?
The Hockey India League Auction is an event where franchises bid for domestic and international hockey players to form their teams for the upcoming HIL season. Players are categorized based on their skills and performance, and the teams try to acquire the best talent to build competitive squads.
Who can participate in the HIL Auction?
Both domestic Indian players and international hockey stars can participate in the HIL Auction. Players register to be part of the auction pool, and franchises bid on them based on their availability and past performances.
How are players categorized for the HIL Auction?
Players are divided into different categories, such as Marquee Players, Domestic Players, and Young Players, based on factors like experience, international standing, and past performances. These categories help set a base price for bidding.
