Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- As Vedanta Kalinga Lancers clinched the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) title, Alexander Hendrickx credited his team's hard work and energy for their win, saying they're all heroes.

Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Final to claim the HIL title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

"I don't feel like the hero of the match. I think the whole team is the hero of the match. We worked really hard. We said before the game we are working really hard, and we'll give our best, and I think we defended well, and it is a deserved win in the end," Alexander Hendrickx told ANI.

Alexander (4', 27') and Dilpreet Singh (25') scored for the Lancers. Meanwhile, Araijeet Singh Hundal (9') a...