Veteran India goalkeeper Savita will continue to lead the women’s hockey team, while defender Deep Grace Ekka will be the deputy in the FIH Women’s Pro League matches against Germany to be held at the Kalinga Stadium on March 12 and 13.
Hockey India on Wednesday announced a 22-man squad that will join the world No. 5 squad, with two new faces – young defender Akshata Abaso Dhakale (Hockey Maharashtra) and forward Deepika Jr (Hockey Haryana) – in the senior core group. Selected in After impressive performance in the National Championship.
Talking about the team selection, head coach Janke Schopmann said, “It’s an exciting time for us to play two back-to-back Pro League games at home against a respected opponent. Germany is probably the best in the world. We have a very consistent team with good basic skills. They defend very well and are quick to attack. I think we have picked a good mix of young talent and experience and we are looking forward to our performance against Spain. want to move forward.”
Shaft:
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam.
Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita and Akshata Abso Dhakale.
Midfielders: Nisha, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyothi, Monika, Neha, Navjot Kaur and Sonika.
Forwards: Rajwinder Kaur, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Sangeeta Kumari, Mariana Kujur and Deepika Jr.
Standby: Rajni Etimarpu, Ishika Choudhary, Namita Toppo.
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