MUMBAI, July 10: Hockey India on Thursday named a 33-member core probable group for the senior men’s national coaching camp to be held at the SAI Centre here from July 14 till August 7.
The upcoming camp is crucial for the Indian team as it gears up for two major international assignments — the Australia tour and the all-important Hero Asia Cup in Rajgir, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7.The winner of the Asia Cup will earn direct qualification for next year’s FIH men’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Belgium and Netherlands from August 14 to 30.
The goalkeeping unit remains unchanged with Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, and Mohith HS continuing their roles between the posts.India’s defensive line will be marshalled by Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, and Yashdeep Siwach.
Varun Kumar is the notable exclusion from the defensive line as he is currently touring Europe with the India ‘A’ side.
But it has been learnt that chief coach Craig Fulton will take into consideration performances of India ‘A’ players, at least for the tour of Australia scheduled from August 8 to 22 in Perth.
The midfield features a balance of youth and experience, comprising Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Rajinder Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Shamsher Singh.The forward line has plenty of firepower with Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Selvam Karthi, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh, and Angad Bir Singh all being part of the camp. (PTI)
List:
Goalkeepers: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Mohith HS.Defenders: Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Amandeep Lakra.Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Rajinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Poovanna CB, Vishnukant Singh.Forwards: Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lagage, Selvam Karthi, Uttam Singh, Angad Bir Singh.
