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Dhanraj Pillay was born on 16 July, 1968 in Khadki, Pune, Maharastra, India, is an Indian field hockey player. Discover Dhanraj Pillay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Dhanraj Pillay |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
16 July, 1968 |
| Birthday |
16 July |
| Birthplace |
Khadki, Pune, Maharastra, India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 55 years old group.
Dhanraj Pillay Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Dhanraj Pillay height is 5 ft .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Dhanraj Pillay Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dhanraj Pillay worth at the age of 55 years old? Dhanraj Pillay’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from India. We have estimated Dhanraj Pillay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Dhanraj Pillay Social Network
Timeline
Dhanraj Pillay (born 16 July 1968) is a retired Indian field hockey player and former captain of the India national team.
He also looks after the Air India Sports Promotion Board as a Joint Secretary based in Mumbai.
For the last 5 years, Dhanraj is overseeing the SAG Hockey Academy in Gujarat funded by the Gujarat Government.
He is widely regarded as one of the best Indian players of hockey.
Pillay born to a Tamil family made his debut in 1989 with the national team and in a career spanning over 15 years, appeared for India in four Olympic Games, World Cups and Champion Trophies each.
He made 339 appearances for the national team and is recorded, unofficially, to have scored 170 goals.
He also played for clubs in countries such as Malaysia, France, England and Germany.
Dhanraj Pillay, whose career spanned from December 1989 to August 2004, played 339 international matches.
The Indian Hockey Federation did not keep official statistics for the goals scored.
There is no credible information on the number of international goals scored by Dhanraj.
He scored around 170 goals in his career, according to both him and leading statisticians in the world.
He is the only player to have played in four Olympics (1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004), four World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002), four Champions Trophies (1995, 1996, 2002, and 2003), and four Asian Games (1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002).
He was also the highest goal scorer in the Bangkok Asian Games and was the only Indian player to figure in the World Eleven side during the 1994 World Cup in Sydney.
He has also played for foreign clubs like the Indian Gymkhana (London), HC Lyon (France), BSN HC & Telekom Malaysia HC (Malaysia), Abahani Limited, HTC Stuttgart Kickers (Germany) and Khalsa Sports Club (Hong Kong).
Towards the end of his career, Dhanraj played in the Premier Hockey League for the Maratha Warriors for two seasons.
Dhanraj Pillay turned up for the Karnataka Lions in the World Series Hockey being played in India.
He scored two goals for his team, captained by ex-India captain Arjun Halappa.
He also played for Indian Airlines in Beighton Cup.
He is currently the coach of the same team.
India won the Asian Games (1998) and Asia Cup (2003) under his captaincy.
He was the captain of the 1998 Asian Games and 2003 Asia Cup winning hockey team.
He protested against the low team stipend on overseas tours before the 1998 series against Pakistan.
On receipt of the Khel Ratna, Pillay commented, "The award will help erase some bitter memories".
His plans to start a hockey academy at Mumbai have not taken off fully as Mumbai Hockey Association has refused to allow its astroturf facility to be used for training.
He is the recipient of India's highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for the year 1999–2000.
Recognizing his achievements, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India in 2000.
He was awarded the Padma Shri, a civilian award in 2001.
He was awarded the player of the tournament award in the 2002 Champions trophy held at Cologne, Germany.
Pillay's biography, Forgive Me Amma, written by journalist Sundeep Misra, who tracked his career for over two decades, released in 2007.
In 2017, East Bengal Club conferred Pillay with Bharat Gaurav award.
Dhanraj is often described as mercurial and has had his share of controversies.
Time and again, he has vented this ire against the Hockey Management.
He was not selected for the Indian team after the triumph at the Bangkok Asiad.
The official reason given was that Dhanraj and 6 other senior players were rested.
But it was largely seen as a retaliation for his outburst against the management for improper reception and non-payment of match fees.
