New Delhi [India], September 22 (ANI): UP Rudras have announced their decision to withdraw from the Hockey India League due to financial sustainability. The franchise emphasised that the move, although challenging, does not diminish its commitment to the sport or its community.

The decision from Rudras comes just days before the scheduled players’ mini-auction ahead of HIL’s second season. In the previous edition, the franchise was coached by Dutch legend Paul van Ass, possessing several top Indian and international players, including India vice-captain Hardik Singh, two-time Olympic medalist Lalit Upadhyay, Sam Ward of England, Belgium’s Tanguy Cosyns and Lars Balk of the Netherlands.

“This was not an easy call. We value what the league has brought to Indian hockey, but sustainability c

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