Shivendra_Singh

Shivendra Singh

Shivendra Singh

Indian field hockey player

For the Indian cricketer, see Shivendra Singh (cricketer).

Shivendra Singh (born 9 June 1983 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh) is a former Indian field hockey player who played as a centre forward in the Indian team.

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Career

2010

He scored two field goals in a thrilling match against Pakistan in Commonwealth Games, Delhi which India won by 7-4.

Hockey India League

In the auction of the first edition of the Hockey India League, Singh was bought by Punjab Warriors for $27,500[1] with his base price being $18,500.

Controversy

Shivendra was awarded a two match ban for "deliberately hitting" Pakistan's Fareed Ahmed during a FIH world cup 2010 match which India won by 4-1.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Hockey India League Auction: the final squads list". CNN-IBN. 16 December 2012. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Shivendra's suspension reduced to two games". The Hindu. 3 March 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
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