Barry Dancer named head coach of Punjab Warriors

Former India captains Jagbir Singh and Mohammad Riaz have also been taken on baord as part of the coaching staff.

"We have put together a highly competent coaching team, and are confident that we will be able to raise a highly competitive team of young and experienced players," said Manoj Gaur, Chairman of Jaypee Group.

"We have taken the first step to promote hockey in India by participating in the league, and will continue to provide best training and coaching facilities to young Indian players so that they can play at international level and bring India back at top of the world hockey again," Gaur added.