New Delhi/Raipur, April 5 -- Former Indian hockey team full-back Manohar Topno remembered stick wizard, Mohammad Shahid, describing him as the best player of his era who would bamboozle the defenders at will.
Speaking to UNI in Raipur on the sidelines of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, Topno said: "Shahid was the best in the world, he could make defenders tumble with his dribbling skills. I remember how during a tournament in Australia he tormented the home team's defence. They were barely able to stay on their feet when defending against Shahid, they were in awe of him."Describing Shahid as his Guru, the former Indian right full-back explained as a forward how Shahid helped him improve his game and become part of the Indian playing ele...