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Hockey India has named a 20-member India A squad for an upcoming Europe tour featuring matches against top teams. The squad led by Sanjay includes a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters. The team will play eight matches across Ireland, France, Netherlands, England and Belgium. Assistant coach Shivendra Singh believes this exposure will help develop India's next generation of hockey stars.

Key Points: Sanjay to Lead India A Men's Hockey Squad on Europe Tour

  • Sanjay to captain India A in 8 matches across 5 European nations
  • Squad blends experienced players with rising domestic talents
  • Matches scheduled against hockey powerhouses Netherlands and Belgium
  • Tour aims to groom next-gen players for international hockey
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Hockey India announces Sanjay-led India A men's squad for Europe tour

Hockey India announces 20-member India A squad captained by Sanjay for an 8-match Europe tour against top teams like Netherlands and Belgium.

"This tour is an important platform for our players to experience the tempo, structure, and intensity of European hockey. - Shivendra Singh"

New Delhi, July 1

Hockey India on Tuesday announced the India A Men’s Hockey Team squad for its upcoming tour of Europe, scheduled to take place from July 8 to 20.

The tour will feature a total of eight matches against some of the top European sides and is aimed at providing valuable international exposure to a mix of emerging and experienced players.

The India A team will play two matches each against Ireland, France, and the Netherlands, along with one match each against England and Belgium.

The 20-member squad comprises a blend of seasoned performers and promising youngsters who have impressed in domestic and international circuits. The team will be captained by Sanjay, while Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh will be his deputy.

The squad includes goalkeepers Pawan and Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar, and defenders Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, and Sanjay.

In the midfield department, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, and Rajinder Singh are present, while the forward line-up includes Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, and Uttam Singh.

The standby list includes goalkeeper Ankit Malik, defender Sunil Jojo, and forward Sudeep Chirmako.

During the tour, the team will be coached by Shivendra Singh, who is also the assistant coach of the men’s team and brings a wealth of experience and a sharp focus on attacking play.

Speaking about the tour, Shivendra said, “This tour is an important platform for our players to experience the tempo, structure, and intensity of European hockey. We have selected a squad that balances potential and experience, and I am confident this tour will be immensely beneficial in grooming the next batch of international players for India.”

India A will begin its European sojourn on July 8, with the first match against Ireland.

The tour is part of Hockey India’s long-term vision to bolster the talent pipeline and provide international match-time to the next generation of Indian hockey stars.

India A Squad for Europe Tour:Goalkeepers: Pawan, Mohit Honnenahalli ShashikumarDefenders: Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, Sanjay (C)Midfielders: Poovanna Chandura BobyMohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh (VC), Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, Rajinder SinghForwards: Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, Uttam SinghStandbys: Ankit Malik (Goalkeeper), Sunil Jojo (Defender), Sudeep Chirmako (Forward)

- IANS

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Shreya B
Why isn't there more coverage of women's hockey? While I appreciate this initiative for men's team, our women's team has brought more glory recently. Equal opportunities please!
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Aditya G
Playing against Netherlands and Belgium will be toughest challenge. Their hockey infrastructure is world class. Hope our boys adapt quickly to artificial turf conditions. All the best team!
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Priya S
Good mix of experienced and new players. But I'm concerned about the defense - only 5 defenders for 8 matches? Hope they don't get exhausted. Need to manage player workload carefully.
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Michael C
As someone who follows European hockey, this is a smart move by HI. The pace and physicality will be eye-opening for our players. Hope they focus on set pieces - that's where European teams dominate.
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Kavya N
Excited to see Selvam Karthi in the squad! He was brilliant in last year's domestic tournaments. This exposure will help him grow. Hockey India's vision for talent pipeline is commendable 👏

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