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Led by Sanjay, the India A hockey squad will play eight matches against top European teams.
Sanjay in action for Odisha. (Instagram)
Hockey India announced on Tuesday the India A Men’s Hockey Team squad for their upcoming European tour, scheduled from July 8 to 20.
The tour will encompass eight matches against some of Europe’s top teams, offering valuable international exposure to both 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.
The 20-member squad features a mix of seasoned performers and promising youngsters who have made their mark in domestic and international circuits. Sanjay will captain the team, with Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh as his deputy.
The squad includes goalkeepers Pawan and Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar, and defenders Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, and Sanjay.
The midfielders are Poovanna Chandura Boby, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, and Rajinder Singh. The forwards include Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, and Uttam Singh.
The standby list features 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 men’s team, bringing extensive experience and a keen 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 commence their European journey on July 8 with the first match against Ireland.
This tour is part of Hockey India’s long-term strategy to strengthen the talent pipeline and provide international match-time to the next generation of Indian hockey stars.
India A Squad for Europe Tour:
Goalkeepers: Pawan, Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar
Defenders: Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, Sanjay (C)
Midfielders: Poovanna Chandura Boby, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh (VC), Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, Rajinder Singh
Forwards: Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, Uttam Singh
Standbys: Ankit Malik (Goalkeeper), Sunil Jojo (Defender), Sudeep Chirmako (Forward)
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