Hartes hot property as they earn lucrative call to Hockey India League

Ireland goalkeeper David Harte’s reputation has been further enhanced after he was unveiled as the eighth most expensive player in the Hockey India League.

The Ballinspittle, Cork native was bought at auction by Dabang Mumbai for the competition’s third edition, and will earn $51,000 (around €40,700) for his month’s work, starting in late January. He will be joined in Mumbai by twin brother and fellow Irish international Conor, who becomes the second Irish player to feature in the HIL, having been signed up for $10,000 (€8,000).

Similar to cricket’s Indian Premier League, the HIL features six franchises who buy top players from around the globe for a four-week competition.