Mohammed Saqlain
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Mohammed Saqlain is a field hockey
player. He plays centre half and is one of the most feared players in the world of his sport. He made his international debut for Pakistan in 1998.
He has terrorised his opponents with his skills with the stick and a no-nonsense approach towards the game, never shy to exchange a word or two and always ready to take on the opponents. He has his critics but he brings an extravagance to the game which has no substitute. He is a dashing player with a lot of enthusiasm and can prove himself to be an aggressive captain
if he can channel his energy in a proper way.
Aggiss rated him as "unquestionably a good player", has a troubled and violent past. He has assaulted opposition players and his teammates. Which will forever remain a stain on his otherwise illustrious career which has left many a players from all over the world shivering due to the intensity of his game.
He was made captain in 2005 and was quoted by the chairman of PHF
as a developed and matured individual who has put his past behind him.
His talent has never been in question, the responsibility of captaincy may be just the trigger to greatness for this gifted player.
Major Tournaments: World Hockey Cup - 2002, Champions Trophy (field hockey)
,
Asian Games
, Asia Cup
(6).
Department: ABL
Total Matches: 200
Goals: 32
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
player. He plays centre half and is one of the most feared players in the world of his sport. He made his international debut for Pakistan in 1998.
He has terrorised his opponents with his skills with the stick and a no-nonsense approach towards the game, never shy to exchange a word or two and always ready to take on the opponents. He has his critics but he brings an extravagance to the game which has no substitute. He is a dashing player with a lot of enthusiasm and can prove himself to be an aggressive captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
if he can channel his energy in a proper way.
Aggiss rated him as "unquestionably a good player", has a troubled and violent past. He has assaulted opposition players and his teammates. Which will forever remain a stain on his otherwise illustrious career which has left many a players from all over the world shivering due to the intensity of his game.
He was made captain in 2005 and was quoted by the chairman of PHF
Pakistan Hockey Federation
The Pakistan Hockey Federation is the national governing body for field hockey in Pakistan. It is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation .The current PHF president is Qasim Zia.- History :...
as a developed and matured individual who has put his past behind him.
His talent has never been in question, the responsibility of captaincy may be just the trigger to greatness for this gifted player.
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Major Tournaments: World Hockey Cup - 2002, Champions Trophy (field hockey)
Champions Trophy (field hockey)
The Hockey Champions Trophy is the International Hockey Federation's most prestigious annual event . Founded by Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan, it features the world's top-ranked teams competing in a round robin format. The Pakistan Hockey Federation started the competition as a men's tournament...
,
Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
, Asia Cup
Asia Cup
The ACC Asia Cup is an international men's One Day International cricket tournament. It was established in 1983 when the Asian Cricket Council was founded as a measure to promote goodwill between Asian countries. It was originally scheduled to be held every two years...
(6).
Department: ABL
Total Matches: 200
Goals: 32