Hockey India Reveals Squad for FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar

Synopsis

Hockey India has unveiled a 32-member men's squad for the FIH Pro League 2024-25 in Bhubaneswar, featuring senior call-ups for Angad and Arshdeep. The matches, starting February 15, will see India face off against Spain, Germany, Ireland, and England.

Key Takeaways

32-member squad announced for FIH Pro League 2024-25.
Harmanpreet Singh continues as captain.
Newcomers Angad Bir Singh and Arshdeep Singh join the senior team.
Matches scheduled from February 15 to 25.
Coach Craig Fulton expresses confidence in the team.

New Delhi, Jan 30 (NationPress) Hockey India has officially revealed a 32-member men's squad for the upcoming Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, scheduled to take place at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.

The experienced drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the team, supported by vice-captain Hardik Singh. India's campaign will commence with matches against Spain, Germany, Ireland, and England from February 15 to 25, facing each opponent twice.

Outstanding performances in the junior team and the ongoing Hockey India League have earned 22-year-old Angad Bir Singh and 20-year-old Arshdeep Singh their inaugural senior team call-ups for the FIH Pro League fixtures.

The squad features first-choice goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak alongside Suraj Karkera and Princedeep Singh. In defense, the lineup includes Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Varun Kumar, and Yashdeep Siwach.

The midfield comprises Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vice Captain Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, and Rajinder Singh.

In the forward line, the team includes Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, along with the newcomers Angad Bir Singh and Arshdeep Singh.

Commenting on the squad selection, Indian Men’s Team Head Coach Craig Fulton expressed, “I am extremely pleased with the squad we've assembled for the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25. This team has the potential to secure victories, play cohesively, and showcase an impressive style of hockey. I eagerly anticipate our training camp and the start of our Pro League journey.”

“I have been actively scouting these players over the past few weeks and am looking forward to seeing their performance against some of the best international teams globally,” he added.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Princedeep Singh

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Varun Kumar, Yashdeep Siwach

Midfielders: Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Rajinder Singh

Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Angad Bir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Arshdeep Singh.