FIH Pro League: Hockey India names a 20-men squad

A 20-member squad has been declared by Hockey India for the upcoming FIH pro league, under the captaincy of Manpreet Singh.

Hockey India have named a robust 20-man squad for the forthcoming FIH Men's Hockey Pro League matches in South Africa. However, The matches will occur from February 8 to 13. Also, Manpreet Singh will lead the team, and Harmanpreet Singh will stand as his assistant. Intriguingly, they recruited two fascinating new prospects, drag-flicker Jugraj Singh and skilful forward Abhishek.

However, according to India's chief coach Graham Reid, "With a very busy and important year ahead, the Indian team is excited to be back on the world stage and playing in the latest edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League. After a three week camp in Bengaluru, a team has been selected that includes 14 Tokyo Olympians and 2 debutants."

"We have tried to choose an experienced group. That will not only give us a great opportunity to start this season of the FIH Hockey Pro League in a positive manner, it reflects the high quality of opposition we will encounter in the opening games. We are also using this opportunity to debut 2 new players. Jugraj Singh, a versatile defender/midfielder who adds to our drag-flick options and Abhishek is a strong, fast striker who loves scoring goals," He added furthermore.

Nonetheless, On February 4, Team India will depart from Bengaluru for South Africa.

Also, On February 8 and 12, India will encounter France, accompanied by matches against South Africa on February 9 and 13.

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Indian Team

Goal-keepers

1. Sreejesh PR 
2. Krishan Bahadur Pathak 

Defenders

3. Harmanpreet Singh (Vice Captain)
4. Amit Rohidas 
5. Surender Kumar 
6. Varun Kumar 
7. Jarmanpreet Singh 
8. Jugraj Singh 

Midfielders

9. Manpreet Singh (Captain)
10. Nilakanta Sharma 
11. Hardik Singh 
12. Jaskaran Singh 
13. Shamsher Singh 
14. Vivek Sagar Prasad 

Forwards

15. Mandeep Singh 
16. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay 
17. Akashdeep Singh 
18. Shilanand Lakra 
19. Dilpreet Singh 
20. Abhishek 

Standbys

1. Suraj Karkera 
2. Mandeep Mor
3. Raj Kumar Pal 
4. Sumit 
5. Gursahibjit Singh  

Where to watch the matches?

Matches will be available live on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD. Also, the Matches will be broadcasted live on Hotstar.