Friday, 3 November 2017

Manpreet Singh interview: Hockey star on marshalling the midfield, India's 'give-and-go' style and much more

Amit Kamath


Manpreet Singh captained India at the recently concluded Asia Cup. Images courtesy: Red Bull

For any youngster, filling the giant boots of Sardar Singh would be a daunting prospect. The 31-year-old has not just been a mainstay of the Indian team, he has been its soul for the past few years. Yet, when India coach Sjoerd Marijne decided to employ the veteran warhorse as a fullback at the recently-concluded Asia Cup, the responsibility of marshalling the midfield fell on the young shoulders of Manpreet Singh.



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