[2] He plays as a defender, is a penalty corner specialist, and is regarded as one of the best drag flickers in the world.

After his debut appearance at the Olympics, he was selected for 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup.

[13] Singh scored a crucial 66th-minute goal against Spain which helped his team win the match 2-1 and reach the semi-finals.

Singh received his maiden call-up for senior team in April 2015 when he was selected for the 3-match series against Japan.

His coach claimed he had unperformed and had not done justice to the outstanding talent and prowess that he possessed as a player.

Singh was dropped from the team for 2016 Asian Champions Trophy and 4 Nations invitational tournament after the disastrous Olympics campaign.

In the bronze medal match, Singh scored a goal against Germany, securing a 5-4 win for India.

[31] Singh had a stellar performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, helping India secure a silver medal.

His outstanding achievements have led to him becoming the fourth player to win the FIH Player of the Year award consecutively, joining an elite group comprising Teun De Nooijer, Jamie Dwyer, and Arthur van Doren.

Singh led the Indian field hockey team to a gold medal win at the 2022 Asian Games by defeating the defending champions Japan 5–1 in the final.

[33][34] He was the top scorer for India, netting 13 goals at the Asian Games, and showcased his expertise as a penalty corner specialist.

[36] India were knocked out on penalties by New Zealand in the crossover stage, ahead of the quarter-finals,[37] and finished joint ninth after a win over South Africa.

[40] He scored a match-saving equaliser from another penalty corner conversion in India's next match against the Netherlands, his 200th appearance for the nation.

As the captain, he demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout the campaign, leading the team to a record-extending 13th medal in hockey at the Olympics.

[42][43] Due to his excellent performance, he earned the moniker of Sarpanch Sahab by sports commentator Sunil Taneja and the media followed through.

After winning the bronze medal Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the team and congratulated them.

He was the top scorer for the Indian team with a total of 7 goals, and played a crucial role in India's fifth title.

[45] He was instrumental in India's 2-1 win over Pakistan, netting twice and showcasing calm leadership to navigate the team.

His impressive form continued with a brace in the semifinal against South Korea and a decisive assist for Jugraj Singh's goal in the final, ultimately earning him the Player of the Tournament award.

Singh was bought by Dabang Mumbai for $51000 in the 2015 Hockey India League, he scored 5 goals in his first edition.

[47] He scored 2 goals in the whole season but his good defensive skills helped in making the case to retain him.