Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil announces retirement from International Hockey
- S V Sunil, the veteran forward and star striker of India men’s field hockey team and Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey star defender Birendra Lakra have announced their retirement from international hockey.
- The 31-year-old Lakra was part of bronze medal-winning Indian side in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as vice-captain. He has represented India in 197 games with 10 goals.
- The 32-year-old Sunil has scored 72 goals in 264 appearances for the national team.