Pillay, who last played for Abahani in 2002, will take the field tomorrow in their crucial first-leg finale against defending champions and league leaders Usha Krira Chakra.

After a day's break, the league will resume today with Mariner Youngs Club taking on Sonali Bank at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium 2.45pm.

Tomorrow, Mohammedan Sporting Club will take on bottom-table Bangladesh Sporting Club at 1.30pm while Usha and Abahani clash at 2.45pm at the same venue.