Chandigarh, June 17 -- Indian men's hockey team veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh from Jalandhar is on the verge of creating history after equalling the long-standing national record for the most international appearances by an Indian hockey player.
The 33-year-old matched the landmark tally of 412 international matches, previously held by former India captain and current Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, when he took the field against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.
With his next appearance, Manpreet is expected to become the most-capped player in the history of Indian men's hockey.
The achievement marks another significant milestone in the career of the experienced midfielder, who has been one of the central figures in India's hockey ...