Hockey India League 2024-25, Women’s Auction: Udita most expensive player as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers picks her for Rs 32 lakh

Indian defender Udita will play for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 after being picked for Rs 32 lakh during the players’ auction in New Delhi on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: Indian defender Udita turned out to be the most expensive player at the Hockey India League women’s auction in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: PTI

Indian defender Udita was the most expensive player at the auction of the inaugural women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 season in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The auction featured over 250 domestic women’s players and more than 70 overseas players vying for a spot in the league.

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The 26-year-old Udita will play for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers after being picked for Rs 32 lakh.

The defender from Haryana started her career as a forward before a major injury forced the positional change.

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Udita has been a member of the Indian squads in recent successes - Asian Games silver and bronze in the last two editions, Commonwealth Games 2022 bronze, titles at FIH Nations Cup 2022 and Asian Champions Trophy 2023.

She was also there on the turf in Tokyo three years ago when India heartbreakingly lost to Great Britain in the bronze medal match at the Olympics.