Hockey India, on Wednesday, named a 22-member Indian women's hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Women's Hockey Pro League matches against World No.5 Germany between March 12-13 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The team will be led by goalkeeper Savita and vice-captained by Deep Grace Ekka. The Indian team will see two new faces in the promising young defender Akshata Abaso Dhekale from Maharashtra and striker Deepika Jr of Haryana; both picked in the senior core group following impressive performances in the Hockey India National Championship.
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The squad also includes goalie Bichu Devi Kharibam and midfielder Sonika, who returns to the team after nearly two years. The forwardline will see the likes of Rajwinder Kaur, Sharmila Devi and Navneet Kaur.
Talking about the team selection, Janneke Schopman, the chief coach said, "It’s an exciting time for us playing yet again two back-to-back Pro League games at home against an esteemed opponent. Germany is a very consistent team with probably the best basic skills around the world. They defend very well and are quick to attack. I feel we have selected a nice mix of young talent and experience, and we’re looking to build on our performance vs Spain."
Germany will play its first FIH Pro League game since October 2021.
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Indian Women's Full Team:
Goalkeepers
1. Savita (Captain)
2. Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders
3. Deep Grace Ekka (Vice Captain)
4. Gurjit Kaur
5. Nikki Pradhan
6. Udita
7. Akshata Abaso Dhekale
Midfielders
8. Nisha
9. Salima Tete
10. Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam
11. Jyoti
12. Monika
13. Neha
14. Navjot Kaur
15. Sonika
Forwards
16. Rajwinder Kaur
17. Sharmila Devi
18. Navneet Kaur
19. Lalremsiami
20. Sangita Kumari
21. Mariana Kujur
22.Deepika
Standbys
1.Rajani Etimarpu
2.Ishika Chaudhary
3.Namita Toppo
Matches will be telecast live on Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select 2 HD, and Hotstar.
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