Hockey India announces 20-member women’s team for Australia tour, Savita to lead
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Women’s Hockey Team for Australia Tour: Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member national squad for the three-match series against Australia starting May 18 in Adelaide. women’s hockey team announced. The Indian team will also play two matches against Australia A in this tour. This tour is being done in connection with the preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games. Goalkeeper Savita has been appointed as the captain of the team while Deep Grace Ekka will be the vice-captain of the team.
Jharkhand’s Salima Tete also included in the team
Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper in the Indian team. Defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chowdhary, Udita and Gurjeet Kaur have been included in the squad. Nisha, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti and Baljeet Kaur will handle the responsibility of the midfielders. The experienced Vandana Kataria will lead the forward line, which also includes Lalremsiami, Sangeeta Kumari and Sharmila Devi. Let us tell you that India will face Australia on May 18, 20 and 21, followed by Australia A on May 25 and 27. All five matches will be played at the Met Stadium in Adelaide.
We will have a tough test: head coach
India’s head coach Yanek Schopman said, ‘After two rigorous practice sessions, we are excited to play international matches. Australia is a very strong team and we would like to play attacking hockey. We will have a tough test and we would like to match their speed and aggression by keeping our defense strong.
Indian team squad for Australia tour
Savita (Captain), Bichoo Devi Kharibam, Deep Grace Ekka (Vice-Captain), Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chowdhary, Udita, Gurjit Kaur, Nisha, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti, Baljit Kaur, Lalremsiami , Vandana Kataria, Sangeeta Kumari, Sharmila Devi. (language input)
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