The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return for its second edition in Chennai, aiming to improve upon its rebooted format despite challenges like a franchise withdrawal and the absence of top Dutch players. The tournament is crucial for Indian players to impress head coach Craig Fulton, who is seeking to expand the national team's talent pool for upcoming events like the World Cup and Asian Games. Attention will be on developing depth beyond captain Harmanpreet Singh and assessing potential replacements for key positions.