Hockey India League Returns with Legendary Coaches at Helm

Colin Batch and Glenn Turner, prominent figures in Australian hockey, have been appointed head coaches for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers ahead of the revived Hockey India League. The league aims to develop infrastructure and grassroots talent, and will feature both men's and women's teams for the first time this December.

Renowned Australian hockey stars Colin Batch and Glenn Turner have been appointed as head coaches for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, the Kolkata franchise in the revived Hockey India League.

Known for their formidable playing and coaching careers, Batch and Turner bring extensive experience, highlighted by World Cup and Olympic accolades.

The Hockey India League, making a comeback after seven years, will commence on December 28 with both men's and women's teams, aiming to elevate the sport's stature nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)