New Delhi, July 1 (UNI) Hockey India today announced the India A Men’s Hockey Team squad for its upcoming tour of Europe, scheduled to take place from July 8 to 20.
The tour will feature a total of eight matches against some of the top European sides and is aimed
at providing valuable international exposure to a mix of emerging and experienced players.
The India A team will play two matches each against Ireland, France, and the Netherlands, along with one match each against England and Belgium. These high-intensity games are expected to test the depth and readiness of India’s talent pool as the national setup looks to build a strong pipeline for the senior team.
The 20-member squad comprises a blend of seasoned performers and promising youngsters who have impressed in domestic and international circuits. The team will be Captained by Sanjay, while Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh will be his deputy.
The squad includes goalkeepers Pawan and Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar and defenders Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, and Sanjay.
In the midfield department, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, and Rajinder Singh are present, while forward line-up includes Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, and Uttam Singh.
The standby list includes goalkeeper Ankit Malik, defender Sunil Jojo, and forward Sudeep Chirmako.
During the tour, the team will be coached by Shivendra Singh, who is also the assistant coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team and brings a wealth of experience and a sharp focus on attacking play.
Speaking about the tour, Shivendra said, “This tour is an important platform for our players to experience the tempo, structure, and intensity of European hockey. We have selected a squad
that balances potential and experience, and I am confident this tour will be immensely beneficial
in grooming the next batch of international players for India.”
India A will begin its European sojourn on July 8, with the first match against Ireland. The tour is part of Hockey India’s long-term vision to bolster the talent pipeline and provide international match-time to the next generation of Indian hockey stars.
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