Where is Dhanraj Pillay now? Former India hockey captain's life post retirement

Former Indian hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay turned 52 on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Widely regarded as one of greatest Indian hockey players, Pillay me 339 appearances for 'Men in Blue', scoring 170 goals during his 15-year career. Dhanraj Pillay was Indian hockey captain when Indian won 1988 Asian Games and 2003 Asia Cup and was awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1999-2000. On  Dhanraj Pillay birthday occasion, here's a look at Dhanraj Pillay net worth and his career post hockey. 

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Dhanraj Pillay birthday: Dhanraj Pillay net worth

According to Celebrity How, Dhanraj Pillay net worth is around $2 million (₹15-16 crore approximately). Dhanraj Pillay net worth majorly comes from his salary as hockey player for India and or franchises. hockey legend recently donated ₹5 lakh to PM-CARES Fund to assist in  country's fight against coronavirus pandemic. Pillay has been conferred with Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Pma Shri. 

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Dhanraj Pillay net worth: Dhanraj Pillay political career

Dhanraj Pillay joined Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Ami Party, kicking off his political career in 2014. Pillay joined hockey veterans Dilip Tirkey and Pargat Singh into politics, who have alrey me ir forays into field. Tirkey was elected to Rajya Sabha from Odisha in 2012 while Pargat Singh was fielded by Shiromani Akali Dal from Jalandhar Cantt. Pillay's political career was t as glorious as his playing career and he returned to coaching shortly. 

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Dhanraj Pillay birthday: Dhanraj Pillay coaching career

Dhanraj Pillay agreed to train 47 players who are part of state government-run Krida Prabodhini, housed at Balewi Sports Complex, while also taking up job of scouting program in state. Pillay also coached Indian Airlines, having played for m during in his playing career. He is a part of  Air India Sports Promotion Board as its Joint Secretary based in Mumbai while overseeing SAG Hockey Acemy in Gujarat funded by State Government.

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Dhanraj Pillay goals: Dhanraj Pillay records and achievements 

Dhanraj Pillay is  only player to have played in four Olympics Games (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). Pillay was awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in year 1999-2000 and was conferred with Pma Shri in 2001.

Dhanraj has also featured for foreign hockey clubs like Indian Gymkhana (London), HC Lyon (France), BSN HC & Telekom Malaysia HC (Malaysia), Abahani Limited, HTC Stuttgart Kickers (Germany) and Khalsa Sports Club (Hong Kong) before playing in  Premier Hockey League for  Maratha Warriors. He retired in 2004. 

(Im Credit: Hockey India Twitter)