Hockey India has also announced a 22-member Indian squad for the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League. The team is scheduled to play two matches against Spain on February 26 and 27. Both the matches are scheduled to be played in Bhubaneswar in the evening. Goalkeeper Savita has also been chosen as the captain of the team, while Deep Grace ace is the vice-captain. Some new faces in the team have also been given a chance.
Sangeeta's international hockey debut: Jharkhand's young forward Sangeeta Kumari has also been added to the list in the 22-member squad. She is also set to make her international hockey debut next week. The selectors have selected Rashmita Minz, Akshata Abso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur and Aishwarya Rajesh Chauhan as stand-byes for these 2 matches.
Indian Women's Hockey Team Head Coach Janek Scopeman has said that he is excited about the match against Spain. After returning from Oman, the team has also practised well for 2 weeks. The 22 players selected in the squad will be ready to show against Spain what they are going to do. When you have a good group of players, there is always a problem in selecting the team. But the young players are constantly improving and doing well. It's pleasant to see.
Spain is a strong team: The Indian coach, while talking about Spain, has said that "Spain is a strong team and they have also started doing well consistently. In Tokyo, the team has fallen short of making it to the semi-finals by a close margin. He has consistently played well at a higher level. In the last World Cup also, this team had missed out on winning a bronze medal. They are very talented and plays with a strong defence. So we are focusing on our own speed, ability and strong defence to beat them. "
team:
Goalkeepers- Savita (Captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam, Rajni Etimarpoo.
Rakshapankti - Deep Grace Ekka (Vice-Captain), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary.
Middle line - Nisha, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Monika, Neha, Navjot Kaur, Namita Toppo.
Front line - Vandana Kataria, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Sangeeta Kumari, Rajwinder Kaur.
Standby- Rashmita Minj, Akshata Abso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur, Aishwarya Rajesh Chauhan.
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