NEW DELHI, Sept. 23 -- Already reeling from the pull out of two teams, the Hockey India League (HIL) received a fresh jolt on Monday as Yadu Sports-owned UP Rudras withdrew citing financial unsustainability just two days before the mini-auction here. UP Rudras sent their communique to Hockey India (HI) on Sunday evening. Led by India midfielder Hardik Singh, the team finished fifth last season. "This was not an easy call," said UP Rudras team director Cedric D'Souza in a statement. "We value what HIL has brought to Indian hockey, but sustainability challenges made continuation untenable." Earlier, men's franchise Team Gonasika and reigning women's champions Odisha Warriors had pulled out of the tournament. It remains to be seen what happens...