S. Kumar dons national colours in a match against Japan in 2011. He is now the first choice goalkeeper for Uttra Pradesh Wizards in the month-long Hockey India League.
KUALA LUMPUR: National goalkeeper S. Kumar was the toast of the Hockey India League when he was named the man of the match after putting up a sizzling performance to steer Uttar Pradesh Wizards to upset defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 in the opening match.
For his efforts, the Tampin-born player received 25,000 rupee (RM1,324).
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