Pargat Singh: A knack for taking charge when the game is on the line

Punjab Congress president Pargat SinghThere appears to be an uncanny resemblance between former Indian hockey captain Pargat Singh ’s sporting and political careers — he somehow finds himself in a crucial role in the final moments of a showdown. On the hockey field, he would usually play full-back, but when his team was staring at defeat, he would push forward.