Bharat ladies’s hockey group© AFP
Hockey Bharat on Monday named a 20-member nationwide ladies’s group for a three-match form in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from Would possibly 18. They’ll additionally play games two video games in opposition to Australia ‘A’. The excursion shall be a part of the group’s arrangements forward of the all-important Hangzhou Asian Video games. The Indian group shall be led by way of ace goalkeeper Savita who used to be lately bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey Bharat Participant of the Future (2022) Award. She shall be assisted by way of Deep Grace Ekka because the group’s vice captain.
Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second one goalkeeper named within the squad with defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Udita and Gurjit Kaur.
The midfielders come with Nisha, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti, and Baljeet Kaur.
Bharat’s ahead order shall be spearheaded by way of the seasoned striker Vandana Katariya who has greater than 250 global caps. She shall be joined by way of Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari and Sharmila Devi.
Talking in regards to the group variety, leading mentor Janneke Scopman stated, “We are excited to have international exposure again after two intense training blocks. Australia are a formidable opponent that loves to play attacking hockey with speed.
“It is going to be a stunning take a look at for us, and we can endeavour to compare their velocity on offence generation keeping up our defensive field.” India will face Australia on May 18, 20 and 21, and Australia ‘A’ on the May 25 and 27. The Mate Stadium in Adelaide will host all five games.
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