ROURKELA: The moment the umpire blew his whistle, pointing both his index fingers towards the goal, the 10,000-strong crowd erupted in excitement at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.
The enthusiasm was for one sole reason - Soorma Hockey Club had been awarded a penalty corner (PC), meaning Harmanpreet Singh would be taking the drag-flick.
The crowd became louder as Harmanpreet Singh, who turns 29 on Monday, laid his sharp eyes on the pusher's stick, bending his back at the top of the D. In came the ball, swish went the flick and a lot of 'oohs!' as he missed the chance.
The three-time FIH Player of the Year is clearly the biggest name in Indian hockey today, which was missing a star-like figure.
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