Harmanpreet Singh Returns to Captain India in Crucial European Hockey Tour
- On Wednesday, Hockey India announced a 24-member squad for the FIH Pro League's European leg, with Harmanpreet Singh returning as captain after missing the Hobart tournament earlier this year due to personal commitments.
- The team travels to Brussels, Belgium, for preparatory training starting June 7, followed by Pro League matches in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from June 14 to 21, before advancing to London to face Pakistan and England from June 23 to 28.
- Midfield duties fall to veterans Hardik Singh and Manpreet Singh, while Amit Rohidas and Jugraj Singh anchor the defence and Mandeep Singh and Sukhjeet Singh lead the forward line.
- Chief Coach Craig Fulton emphasized that "training is progressing excellently and the team is in top form," calling the upcoming Pro League matches "pivotal in evaluating our readiness for the World Cup."
- These international fixtures serve as critical preparation for the World Cup scheduled this August, as Harmanpreet leads the squad through tough tests against world-class opposition to gauge their tournament readiness.
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awazthevoice.inHarmanpreet returns to lead India in FIH Pro League's European leg
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Captain and ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh on Wednesday returned to lead a 24-member Indian men’s hockey squad for the European leg of next month’s FIH Pro League, which will be a crucial preparatory competition ahead of the World Cup in August. Harmanpreet had missed the Hobart leg of the Pro […]
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The Economic TimesHarmanpreet Singh returns to lead Indian men's hockey team in FIH Pro League's European leg
Harmanpreet Singh will captain the Indian men's hockey team for the upcoming FIH Pro League in Europe scheduled next month. This tournament serves as vital preparation for the World Cup in August. The squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent. Matches will be played against Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan, and England.
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