~Ace defender Harmanpreet Singh to Captain the squad together with the skilled midfielder Hardik Singh as Vice Captain~
New Delhi, 1st February 2024: Hockey India on Thursday introduced the 24-member Indian Males’s Hockey Workforce that can take part within the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela legs of the FIH Professional League 2023-24. The Bhubaneswar leg will start on tenth February and finish on sixteenth February whereas the Rourkela leg will start on nineteenth February and conclude on twenty fifth February.
India will play towards Eire, the Netherlands, Spain, and Australia twice every throughout each legs, starting their marketing campaign towards Spain on tenth February.
Taking cost of the group would be the seasoned duo of Captain Harmanpreet Singh, identified for his drag-flicking prowess, and Vice Captain Hardik Singh, an achieved midfielder. The goalkeeping obligations will relaxation with Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran and Krishan Bahadur Pathak, whereas the defensive lineup contains Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, and Vishnukant Singh.
The midfield part will likely be marshalled by energetic gamers equivalent to Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, and Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem. The ahead line boasts the putting prowess of Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Akashdeep Singh, and Araijeet Singh Hundal, who not too long ago made his debut for the Indian group through the South Africa tour.
Talking on the group choice, Chief Coach Craig Fulton mentioned, “We’ve rigorously chosen a well-balanced squad, mixing seasoned experience with the vigour of youth. Our objective is to forge a cohesive unit able to competing on the highest stage.”
“The FIH Professional League serves as a perfect platform to refine our methods and measure our abilities towards top-tier opponents. The league’s significance is paramount, with champions incomes a coveted spot within the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Moreover, it provides a beneficial alternative to pinpoint areas for enhancement, enjoying a pivotal function in our preparations for the Paris Olympics. We maintain the idea that this publicity will elevate our efficiency and equip us to confront the approaching challenges with confidence.”
Indian Males’s Hockey Workforce:
Goalkeepers
1. Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran
2. Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Defenders
3. Jarmanpreet Singh
4. Sumit
5. Jugraj Singh
6. Amit Rohidas
7. Harmanpreet Singh (C)
8. Varun Kumar
9. Sanjay
10. Vishnukant Singh
Midfielders
11. Hardik Singh (VC)
12. Vivek Sagar Prasad
13. Manpreet Singh
14. Nilakanta Sharma
15. Shamsher Singh
16. Rajkumar Pal
17. Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem
Forwards
18. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
19. Mandeep Singh
20. Gurjant Singh
21. Sukhjeet Singh
22. Abhishek
23. Akashdeep Singh
24. Araijeet Singh Hundal
All matches of the FIH Hockey Professional League 2023/24 will likely be streamed on JioCinema, moreover, all India matches will likely be telecast on Sports18 – Khel.
