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Pakistanis should be allowed to play in the HIL, says Sardar

Indian hockey team captain admits Pakistan has good players

News Desk/news Desk January 20, 2015 Less than a minute read

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Sardar believes Pakistani players' talent can be utilised in the HIL. PHOTO: AFP

Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh was quoted by NDTV as saying that Pakistani players should be given an opportunity to participate in the Hockey Indian League (HIL).

"Pakistan have good players and they should be allowed to play in the HIL," said Sardar.

"Good players need to play in the league. But I also understand the situation and one must follow the government's stand on it."

Former Indian hockey team captain, Ajit Pal, also supported Sardar's claim and said that the political tensions should not ruin the sport.

"As a sportsman, I would say they should be allowed. But one must understand the situation," said Ajit.

As many as nine players from Pakistan were going to take part in the first HIL edition in 2013 but they were forced to leave the country even before the tournament started due to the protests.

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