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Hockey India announces 18-member team for Asia Cup 2025
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian Men's Hockey squad for the upcoming Men's Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from August 29 to September 7 of this year. As a qualifier for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026, the tournament places India in Pool A with Japan, China, and Kazakhstan. India will begin their campaign against China on August 29, before facing Japan on August 31 and Kazakhstan on September 1, as per a press release from Hockey India. Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as Captain in the continental tournament. The squad overall features a strong group of experienced campaigners, with depth and balance across all departments. The goalkeeping duties will be shared by the dependable Krishan B Pathak and Suraj Karkera. In defence, captain Harmanpreet Singh and Amit Rohidas will be joined by Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, and Jugraj Singh, providing solidity at the back. The midfield engine room comprises Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, and Hardik Singh. Leading the attack, the forward line will be spearheaded by Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Dilpreet Singh, offering plenty of firepower to trouble opposition defences. Meanwhile, Nilam Sanjeep Xess and Selvam Karthi have been named as the reserve players, as per a press release from Hockey India. Speaking on the team selection, Indian Men's Team Coach Craig Fulton said, as quoted by the press release, 'We've gone with an experienced squad that understands what it takes to perform in high-pressure situations. The Asia Cup is crucial for us because qualification for the World Cup is at stake, so we needed players who have the composure, resilience, and know-how to deliver. The selection reflects our intent — to put forward a team that can compete strongly and achieve our main objective." 'I'm very pleased with the balance and quality across the squad. We have leaders in every line — defence, midfield, and attack — and that collective strength is what excites me the most. I think the way this team can play together will be our strongest asset," he added. Indian Men's Hockey Team for Men's Asia Cup 2025:Goalkeepers:1. Krishan B Pathak. 2. Suraj Karkera. Defenders:3. Sumit. 4. Jarmanpreet Singh. 5. Sanjay. 6. Harmanpreet Singh.7. Amit Rohidas. 8. Jugraj Singh. Midfielders:9. Rajinder Singh.10. Raj Kumar Pal.11. Hardik Singh.12. Manpreet Singh.13. Vivek Sagar Mandeep Singh.15. Shilanand Lakra.16. Abhishek.17. Sukhjeet Singh.18. Dilpreet Nilam Sanjeep Xess.2. Selvam Karthi. (ANI)
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Saint Lucia Kings win last ball-thriller to register first win of CPL
Basseterre [St. Kitts and Nevis], August 20 (ANI): In an exciting match, defending Champions Saint Lucia Kings beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by three runs in a last-ball thriller at Werner Park to register their first win of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, early on Wednesday, an official CPL statement said. Put in to bat after losing the toss, St Lucia Kings posted 200 runs in the first innings, riding on quick-fire half-centuries from Johnson Charles and Roston Chase and a 23-ball 46 from Tim David. Charles scored 52 off 28 balls and set the tone for a big total for SLK, the statement added. Whereas Chase scored a 38-ball 61 and picked up two wickets for 27 runs to be named the player of the match. Patriots started their chase well and stayed in the game till the end, thanks to Jason Holder's 29-ball 63 runs blitzkrieg and Bidaisee's steady 50, but fell Short by three runs. For the St Lucia Kings, Captain David Wiese and Khary Pierre picked up two wickets each, the statement SLK's first match was washed out due to heavy rain on Monday. They will face the Trinbago Knight Riders early on Sunday. St Lucia Kings 200/8 in 20 overs (Roston Chase 61, Johnson Charles 52; Kyle Mayers 2/24) vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 197/6 in 20 overs (Jason Holder 63, Navian Bidaisee 50, Khary Pierre 2/25). (ANI)
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No Cricketer Reached Out To Help Prithvi Shaw, But Opener Wants No 'Sympathy'
Last Updated: Prithvi Shaw said no cricketer reached out during tough times but he's not seeking sympathy. Indian batter Prithvi Shaw confirmed that no cricketer, past or present, reached out to him in his difficult time away from the sport. He, however, added that he's not looking for any 'sympathy' either, and doing 'everything alone' has not only stopped bothering him but is also having a positive impact. Shaw was speaking after smashing a 111 against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament on Tuesday. It was his first century for the new team Maharashtra, having left his boyhood and home team Mumbai earlier this year. The 25-year-old has been out of the Indian team for years, as much due to off-field controversies as on-field performance, and even went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. 'I mean, it's fine. I mean, I don't want anyone's sympathy," he told The Indian Express. 'It's okay. I've seen this before as well. I've got my family's support. And my friends who were there with me when I was not really well mentally. So, it's okay. People are busy doing their work. And they have their family as well. So, it didn't bother me at all. And I was in that zone where I'm doing everything alone. And it was really good for me," he added. Shaw added that though he maintains his confidence against constant criticism, he has distanced himself from social media. 'I don't mind coming from scratch again because I've seen many ups and downs in my life. And I've been up there, I've been down there, I've come back up. So, everything is possible, I feel. I'm kind of a very confident guy, confident in myself, my work ethics. I feel, I hope that this season will go really well for me as well as for my team," Shaw said. '[I am] just trying to be myself and not really trying to be on social media or anything and those kinds of distractions," he added. 'Nowadays, social media, it's quite bad. It's kind of peaceful when I'm not using it. It's always about learning for me. And like I said before, I'm confident enough in myself and what I am." Maharashtra ended the day at 217 in response to Chhattisgarh's 252. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
