Hockey India League Auctions 2024: Most expensive Indian players

The men's players' auction of the Hockey India League 2024 ended with two days full of intense bidding, arguments, and tactical picks by the eight teams playing in the tournament.

While some teams got the players they wanted, some had to engage in a bidding war while some fell back to a Plan B to get a different player once their first choice was gone.

All these things added up in teams making big bids and breaking the bank for their preferred choice.

The Bridge picks the most expensive five Indian players from the Hockey India League player auctions in 2024 (All Prices in INR):

#1 Harmanpreet Singh- 78 lakhs- Soorma Hockey Club

As expected Indian skipper and one of the deadliest drag flickers in the world, Harmanpreet Singh was the most expensive player overall. Soorma HC broke the bank to buy him for 78 lakhs after a bidding war with Delhi SG Pipers, UP Rudras, and Team Gonasika.

With Harmanpreet Singh in the team, Soorma HC has a captain and a solid defender for their team. His arrival is going to bring in a lot of fans as he is the face of Indian hockey leading the team to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

#2 Abhishek- 72 lakhs- Rarh Bengal Tigers

India's best striker at the moment and known for his outrageous shot-making abilities in the circle, Abhishek ensued a bidding war and was picked up by Rarh Bengal Tigers for a sum of 72 lakhs.

The young Indian striker has an Olympic medal in his kitty and is one of the most exciting players of recent times.

#3 Hardik Singh- 70 lakhs- UP Rudras

UP Rudra's coach Paul Van Ass had a cheeky smile on his face when he won the bid for Indian vice-captain for 70 lakhs. He knew he had a player around who he could build a team.

One of the best midfielders in the world at the moment, Hardik is a midfielder who can spot spaces and turn the tide of the game with his dazzling runs.

In Hardik, UP also has a leader who can lead the team also.

#4 Amit Rohidas- 48 lakhs- Tamil Nadu Dragons

One of the best first rushers in the world and a reliable defender Amit Rohidas was snapped by Tamil Nadu Dragons for 48 lakhs.

Amit Rohidas is a double Olympic medalist and has been a defensive mainstay of the Indian team for the past four years. Apart from being a world-class rusher, Amit is also a good option from the penalty corner situation with his accurate slap hit.

#5 Jugraj Singh- 48 lakhs- Rarh Bengal Tigers

A backup drag flicker to Harmanpreet Singh in the Indian team, Jugraj Singh is one of the speediest drag flickers in the world.

While Jugraj missed out on an Olympic medal as he was traveling with the Indian team as an alternate player, he created a bidding war and was snapped by Rarh Bengal Tigers for 48 lakhs.