Dhanraj Pillay

Indian women’s and men’s captains Rani and Manpreet Singh (in jerseys) with, from left, ex-skippers Dilip Tirkey, Dhanraj Pillay and Viren Rasquinha

Photograph by Jitender Gupta
Former hockey player Dhanraj Pillai, Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and former cricketer Nilesh Kulkarni during the launch of a rendition of National Anthem.

PTI Photo by Mitesh Bhuvad
Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte interacts with Indian hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay during a friendly hockey match between former players of India and Netherlands, in Mumba...

PTI Photo by Santosh Hirlekar
Former Indian hockey player Dhanraj Pillai being lifted by 'bhangra' team of the Khalsa school (Chakwal) during the closing ceremony of 16th S. Harbans Singh Sistani Memorial Inter...

PTI Photo/Vijay Verma
Former hockey star Dhanraj Pillai greets six of the eight team captains participating in World Series Hockey league during a press conference in Mumbai.

PTI Photo/Shirish Shete

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India Fights Coronavirus: Hockey Legend Dhanraj Pillay Donates Rs 5 Lakh To PM-CARES Fund

Sportspersons from across all fields have tried their best to help the government fight the outbreak

Apr 06, 2020

| IANS
Indian Legends, CM Patnaik Brave Cyclone 'Titli' At Refurbished Kalinga Stadium

With the World Cup in mind, the Odisha government, which is also the principal sponsor of the Indian hockey teams, made world-class upgrades to the stadium.

Oct 10, 2018

| Outlook Web Bureau
'We Will Accomplish Olympic Mission'

'Mujhe dil se lagta hai ki 100 per cent hum semi-finals ke liye qualify karenge. Look at the last two Olympics where we came really close to winning a medal. With such an experienced team I am confident we will do it this time'

Jun 27, 2004

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'The Team Is Backing Me'

Determined to make his record fourth appearance in the Olympics a memorable one by 'winning a medal', the mercurial striker downplays the recent controversy of strained relations with teammates by saying 'Every player is supporting me and I am suppor

May 31, 2004

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Pillay Eyeing Elusive Dream

One of the fittest in the team at age 35, the Indian skipper is determined to bring home the hockey gold from the Athens Olympics

Jul 17, 2003

| B.J. Brahma
'The World's Taking Notice'

'For the first time in my 15-year career the FIH president has congratulated the Indian hockey team. It shows we are moving in the right direction and are on track to regain lost glory.' Updates

Jul 01, 2003

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'I Feel I Can Play On'

Spurred by the success in Australia, the veteran striker says he is looking to extend his international career by two to three years

Jun 10, 2003

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Dhanraj Pillay

India's best hockey player, on being dropped from the South African tour

Aug 02, 1999

| Manu Joseph
'No One Told Us What To Do'

There hasn't been a worse outing for India than the current World Cup. Captain Dhanraj Pillay on the three consecutive defeats that have put question marks on the future of Indian hockey as well as his career:

Jun 08, 1998

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Rebels Without A Pause

The latest LTTE attack may derail Chandrika Kumaratunga's autonomy package for Jaffna

Feb 14, 1996

| Waruna Karunatillake
Mercurial Raider

Late-bloomer Dhanraj Pillay leads India's charge into the hockey big league

Feb 14, 1996

| Anand Philar Gulu Ezekiel