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Place of Birth: Khadki, Maharashtra, India
About Dhanraj Pillay
- Dhanraj Pillay (born 16 July 1968) is a retired Indian field hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team.
- He currently serves as the manager of the team.
- He is also a member of the ad hoc committee of Indian Hockey Federation, formed after the suspension of Kanwar Pal Singh Gill.
- As a player, he is regarded one of India's best ever.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.
- Recognizing his achievements, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India in 2000.
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