Indian hockey team leaves for Australia tour

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New Delhi . The Indian senior men’s hockey team left from Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday night for the five-match hockey Test series against Australia.

The five-match Test series will begin on April 6, followed by matches on April 7, 10, 12 and 13, where fans will be treated to an exciting display of hockey talent.

The tour of Australia provides an important opportunity for the Indian team to assess its preparations, fine-tune its strategies and identify areas of improvement ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Given the tough competition, the team is ready to give its best and make every moment on the field memorable.

After showing their might last time during the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side displayed exceptional skill and a brilliant performance. Also won three out of four matches in Bhubaneswar and maintained the unbeaten streak in Rourkela.

This demonstrated his strength on the international stage, raising high expectations for his performance in the upcoming series against Australia.

Before leaving for Australia, captain Harmanpreet Singh said, “As we embark on this important tour of Australia, we are full of determination and enthusiasm. This series will show our strength and focus on improvement ahead of the Paris Olympics.” “It presents an excellent opportunity to assess the areas. We are fully committed to giving our best on the field and making every moment count.”

Meanwhile, vice-captain Hardik Singh said, “This tour is very important for us as we are ready to face a strong team in Australia. We are working hard as a team to hone our skills and strategies.” “And we are confident in our abilities. Our focus is on delivering a strong performance and making our country proud.”

India will face Australia in the opening match of the series on 6 April.

–IANS

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