Sher-e-Punjab (field hockey team)

Sher-e-Punjab (abbreviated as SP) (Punjabi: ਸ਼ੇਰ-ਏ-ਪੰਜਾਬ) is an Indian professional field hockey team named after Sher-e-Punjab and based in Jalandhar, Punjab that plays in World Series Hockey. The team is currently led by Indian forward Prabhjot Singh and coached by former Indian coach Rajinder Singh. Surjeet Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar serves as the home ground of Sher-e-Punjab.[1]

Sher-e-Punjab
Full nameSher-e-Punjab
Nickname(s)Shers
Founded2012
Home groundSurjit Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar
(Capacity 7,000)
Coach Rajinder Singh
WebsiteOfficial Facebook Page
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Sher-e-Punjab became the champions of the inaugural edition of WSH by defeating Pune Strykers 5–2 in the final.[2] Deepak Thakur has scored most goals for the team (12 goals).[3]

History

2012 season
Main article: 2012 World Series Hockey

Sher-e-Punjab begun their campaign with a 5–2 victory over Chennai Cheetahs at home. After being undefeated for three matches they lost consecutive matches from Delhi Wizards and Chandigarh Comets 1–2 and 1–3 respectively. But winning their next five matches gave them their berth in the semi-finals despite their captain, Prabhjot Singh, being out of play due to a hamstring injury.[4] They were the first team to qualify for the playoffs. They defeated Bhopal Badshahs and Mumbai Marines both home and away. The team led the points table almost throughout the league phase due to their consistent performance. However, just one win in last four matches resulted in a number two finish at the end of league phase trailing Chandigarh Comets by three points.

Sher-e-Punjab faced Karnataka Lions (who finished number three in the league phase) in the semi-final.[5] They conceded an early goal but went on to thrash the hosts 4–1 to enter the final.[6] They faced and defeated Pune Strykers in the final 5–2 and thus became the first ever champions of WSH.[7] Deepak Thakur scored the most goals for the team (12 goals). He finished number four overall.[8]

Team Composition

The team is captained by Prabhjot Singh with Rajinder Singh as coach. [9]

Player Nationality Matches Goals
Goal Keepers
Antoni Kindler  Canada -
Dinesh Ekka  India 8 -
Sukhjeet Singh  India 8 -
Strikers
Akashdeep Singh  India
Deepak Thakur  India 16 12
Didar Singh  India 5
Gagan Ajit Singh  India 16 5
Gagandeep Singh  India 9 1
Gurjant Singh  India 16
Inderjit Singh  India 16 1
Karamjit Singh  India 16 2
Mandeep Antil  India 16 3
Prabhdeep Singh Sr.  India 15
Prabhjot Singh (Captain)  India 13 10
Mid Fielders
Gurmail Singh  India
Imran Khan  India 8
Jasbir Singh  India 15
Matthew Hotchkis  Australia 16 4
Simranjit Singh  India 6
V.S. Vinaya  India 14 2
Defenders
Bikramjeet Singh  India 5 3
Harpal Singh (Vice Captain)  India 16 1
Harpreet Singh  India 16 8
Maik Gunther  Germany 6
Tariq Aziz  Pakistan 15 2
Prabhdeep Ram  India 1
William Xalco  India 15

Fixtures and Results

2012
Goals For 54 (3.38 per match)
Goals Against 38 (2.38 per match)
Most Goals Deepak Thakur (12 goals)
Overall Position: 4th
No. Date Score Opponent Venue Report
11 March5 - 2Chennai CheetahsJalandhar Match 2
23 March6 - 1Karnataka LionsJalandhar Match 6
34 March3 - 3Pune StrykersJalandhar Match 9
47 March1 - 2Delhi WizardsJalandhar Match 15
58 March1 - 3Chandigarh CometsChandigarh Match 17
610 March3 - 2Bhopal BadshahsBhopal Match 22
714 March3 - 2Mumbai MarinesMumbai Match 27
816 March5 - 2Chandigarh CometsJalandhar Match 31
917 March4 - 3Bhopal BadshahsJalandhar Match 33
1021 March2 - 1Mumbai MarinesJalandhar Match 39
1123 March1 - 2Karnataka LionsBangalore Match 42
1225 March4 - 2Chennai CheetahsChennai Match 45
1327 March2 - 3Pune StrykersPune Match 49
1430 March5 - 7Delhi WizardsDelhi Match 55
151 April4 - 1Karnataka LionsBangalore Semi-final 1
162 April5 - 2Pune StrykersMumbai Final
Position in League Phase: 2nd
Champions

Statistics
Season Matches Won Drawn Lost Win%
2012 16101562.50%
Home 751171.43%
Away 950455.56%
Overall 16101562.50%
Performance Details
Goals For 54 (3.38 per match)
Goals Against 38 (2.38 per match)
Most Goals Deepak Thakur (12 goals)
Current Position: 4th
Performance by Oppositions
Opposition Matches Won Drawn Lost For Against Win%
Bhopal Badshahs 220075100.00%
Chandigarh Comets 21016550.00%
Chennai Cheetahs 220094100.00%
Delhi Wizards 2002690.00%
Karnataka Lions 320111466.67%
Mumbai Marines 220053100.00%
Pune Strykers 311110833.33%

Hat-tricks
No. Player Opposition Result Season Venue Report
1 Deepak Thakur Chandigarh Comets 5 – 2 2012 Jalandhar – Surjeet Hockey Stadium 16 March 2012
2 Prabhjot Singh Delhi Wizards 5 – 7 2012 Delhi – Dhyan Chand National Stadium 30 March 2012
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References
  1. "Sher-e-Punjab". The Fans of Hockey. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  2. "Sher-E-Punjab crowned WSH champions". ESPN. 3 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  3. "Top Scorers". World Series Hockey. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  4. Krishna Kanta Chakraborty (25 March 2012). "Sher-E-Punjab enter World Series Hockey semifinals". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  5. Press Trust of India (31 March 2012). "WSH semifinal: Karnataka to face Sher-e-Punjab on Sunday". NDTV. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  6. "Sher-e-Punjab enter final of World Series Hockey". The Times of India. 1 April 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  7. "Sher-E-Punjab crowned WSH champions". ESPN. 3 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  8. "World Series Hockey Top Scorers". World Series Hockey. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  9. "Sher-e-Punjab". World Series Hockey. Retrieved 28 February 2012.

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