Hockey India Announces Men's Hockey Squad For Australia Tour
India's 24-member men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, includes young defender Poovanna CB for the Australia tour starting August 15.
India has included young defender Poovanna CB in the 24-member men's hockey team led by ace drag flicker Harmanpreet Singh for the four-match tour of Australia, beginning August 15 in Perth.
This assignment will serve as an exposure tour for the team ahead of the crucial Asia Cup at home in Rajgir starting August 29, which is also a World Cup Qualifier.
'We are heading to Perth, Australia to sharpen up ahead of the Asia Cup in Bihar. The focus will be on improving our physical conditioning and technical execution through quality training and warm-up matches," said chief coach Craig Fulton.
Fulton also mentioned testing youngsters in the squad and giving them exposure before important outings.
'We have brought in some younger players to give them valuable exposure and test combinations under pressure. This camp is a key part of our preparation and a chance to build individual and team momentum before competing at home."
The team will feature Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera as goalkeepers, while Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Amit Rohidas, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Jugraj Singh, and Karnataka's Poovanna will handle the defence.
Forwards include Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Selvam Karthi, and Aditya Lalage.
The Indian team will depart for Australia on Friday from Bengaluru, where they are currently training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) campus.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera.
Defenders: Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Sanjay, Amit Rohidas, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Jugraj Singh, Poovanna CB.
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, Vishnu Kant Singh.
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Lalage.
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