Indian girls’s hockey team captain Savita Punia.
| Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout
Hockey India on May 8 named a 20-member nationwide women’s team for a three-match collection in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from May 18.
They may also play two video games towards Australia ‘A’. The tour can be a part of the team’s preparations forward of the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Indian team can be led by ace goalkeeper Savita who was not too long ago bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey India Player of the Year (2022) Award. She can be assisted by Deep Grace Ekka because the team’s vice-captain.
Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper named within the squad with defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Udita and Gurjit Kaur.
The midfielders embody Nisha, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti, and Baljeet Kaur.
India’s ahead line can be spearheaded by the seasoned striker Vandana Katariya who has greater than 250 worldwide caps. She can be joined by Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari and Sharmila Devi.
Speaking concerning the team choice, chief coach Janneke Scopman stated, “We are excited to have international exposure again after two intense training blocks. Australia is a formidable opponent that loves to play attacking hockey with speed.
“It can be an ideal take a look at for us, and we’ll endeavour to match their velocity on offence whereas sustaining our defensive floor.” India will face Australia on May 18, 20 and 21, and Australia ‘A’ on May 25 and 27. The Mate Stadium in Adelaide will host all 5 video games.
