Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is excited to be involved with theadministrative side of the game. Sreejesh was namedthe team director of Delhi SG Pipers, one of the 10 franchises for the upcoming Hockey India League.

“It’s a different set-up for me,” Sreejesh, who retired after the Paris Olympic Games, said on Friday.

“I don’t want to play anymore, instead help in developing the next supply chain for Indian hockey.”

The Telegraph on Thursday reported that Sreejesh would be the team director of the franchise.

Former India coach Graham Reid will manage the men’s team.

The franchise owners of the men’s event are Chennai — Charles Group, Lucknow — Yadu Sports, Punjab — JSW Sports, Bengal — Shrachi Sports, Delhi — SG Sports and Entertainment, Odisha — Vedanta Limited, Hyderabad — Resolute Sports and Ranchi — Navoyam Sports Ventures Private Limited.

The league, organised by Hockey India, will be held in two venues — Rourkela (men) and Ranchi (women) — from December 28 to February 1.

The player auction will be held in New Delhi from October 13 to 15.