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Manpreet Singh, two others were dropped due to disciplinary issues: Team sources

Updated - January 30, 2026 11:18 am IST - New Delhi File photo of Manpreet Singh. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Hockey India's decision to drop three players, including veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, from the list of probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League season stemmed from disciplinary issues during the team's tour of South Africa in December. Sources said a serious case of indiscipline surfaced during the tour, following which Manpreet, Dilpreet Singh and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak were omitted from the probables' list.

Manpreet Singh, two others were dropped due to disciplinary issues: Team sources

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Key Highlights

  • India toured South Africa for a three-Test series from December 2 to 16, losing the series 2-0, with the third match ending in a draw.
  • "A serious case of indiscipline came to light during the South Africa tour, also involving a fourth player whose name has not been disclosed.
  • The players later apologised for giving their teammate a banned substance, but the decision to exclude them from the upcoming camp was announced during a team meeting," a team source said.
  • Hockey India announced the list of probables on Thursday, with the absence of former captain Manpreet raising eyebrows.
  • The Pro League season will begin next month in Rourkela.
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  1. Manpreet Singh, two others were dropped due to disciplinary issues: Team sources

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