Indian hockey players were the top draw at the players' auction held here Sunday.
Besides Sardar, ace drag-flicker V.R.Raghunath went for of $76,000 for Uttar Pradesh Wizards.
Raghunath said he had no expectations about his price.
"I had no expectations. I am confident that it will be good for the Indian players. It is a platform for the players' dignity and self respect. The quality of the game has improved. Lot of people will be watching the game and it will be encouraging for the players as well," he said.
Other Indian players were also in good demand.
