Foreigners cannot yield results for Indian sports: Pillay

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 20:01

Foreign coaches can never yield results for Indian sports, feels former hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay, who said the key to success lies in empowering and nurturing local trainers.

Make me coach, I can deliver results in one year: Pillay

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:18

Former captain Dhanraj Pillay has expressed his desire to be the coach of the Indian hockey team and claims that if given a free hand he can deliver results in within a year.

Dhanraj Pillay against foreign coaches

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 10:47

Former captain Dhanraj Pillay is not interested in talking about Indian hockey anymore after India`s forgettable London Olympics performance.

First match crucial, feels Dhanraj

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 16:54

Four-time Olympian and former national hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay has termed India`s campaign opener against Netherlands in the London Olympics on July 30 as a very crucial encounter.

Dhanraj slams FIH, HI after top players opt out of WSH camp

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 22:41

Upset at reports that top Indian players would not participate in the World Hockey Series beginning on Wednesday, former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Tuesday slammed International Hockey Federation for "interfering" in the lucrative league and accused both FIH and Hockey India of playing "dirty" politics.

Gagan Ajit to make comeback in WSH

Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012, 21:17

Retired India player Gagan Ajit Singh on Friday joined the ranks of Dhanraj Pillay and Viren Rasquinha to make a comeback to competitive hockey after being picked in the second players` draft for the USD 2 million World Series Hockey (WSH) commencing on February 29.

Pillay appeals to Maken for help in conducting WSH

Last Updated: Friday, December 2, 2011, 18:19

Former hockey star Dhanraj Pillay sought Sports Minister Ajay Maken`s help in conducting a hassle free World Series Hockey, which has ran into trouble due to player pull out.

Pillay urges HI, IHF to call truce for country`s sake

Last Updated: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 22:13

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Saturday said the warring Hockey India and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) should sort out their issues as it is hampering the country`s preparation for the 2012 Olympics.

Dhanraj makes a comeback with World Series Hockey

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 21:06

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay is set to scorch the hockey turf with his lightning speed and magical moves as he signed up to play the inaugural World Series Hockey (WSH) scheduled to begin from December 17.

Dhanraj calls for match fees in hockey

Last Updated: Sunday, September 25, 2011, 12:45

Mercurial former captain Dhanraj Pillay feels it is high time that Indian hockey players are paid match fees.

Dhanraj hails `lifeline` given to Sandeep, Sardara

Last Updated: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 19:44

Former India skipper Dhanraj Pillay welcomed Hockey India`s decision to lift the two-year ban imposed on drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and mid-fielder Sardara Singh.