~Ace goalkeeper Savita to Captain the squad along with the experienced defender Deep Grace Ekka as Vice Captain~
New Delhi, 08 May 2023: Hockey India on Monday named the 20-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for a three-match Series against Australia to be held in Adelaide from 18 May 2023. They will also play two games against Australia ‘A’. The tour will be part of the team’s preparations ahead of the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.
The Indian Team for Australia Tour will be led by ace goalie Savita who was recently bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey India Player of the Year (2022) Award. She will be ably assisted by Deep Grace Ekka as the Vice Captain. Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper named in the squad with defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Udita and Gurjit Kaur. Midfielders include Nisha, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti, and Baljeet Kaur.
India’s forward line will be spearheaded by the seasoned striker Vandana Katariya who has more than 250 International Caps. She will be joined by Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari and Sharmila Devi.
Speaking about the team selection, Chief Coach Janneke Scopman said, “We are excited to have international exposure again after 2 intense training blocks. Australia are a formidable opponent that loves to play attacking hockey with speed. It will be a great test for us, and we will endeavour to match their speed on offence while maintaining our defensive ground."
India will face Australia on the 18th May, 20th May, and 21st May, and Australia 'A' on the 25th May and 27th May. The Mate Stadium in Adelaide will host all five games.
Indian Team:
Goalkeepers:
1. Savita (C)
2. Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders:
3. Deep Grace Ekka (VC)
4. Nikki Pradhan
5. Ishika Chaudhary
6. Udita
7. Gurjit Kaur
Midfielders:
8. Nisha
9. Navjot Kaur
10. Monika
11. Salima Tete
12. Neha
13. Navneet Kaur
14. Sonika
15. Jyoti
16. Baljeet Kaur
Forwards:
17. Lalremsiami
18. Vandana Katariya
19. Sangita Kumari
20. Sharmila Devi
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