The Indian women’s team will take on Spain on February 26 and 27 at the Kalinga Stadium.
Defender Deep Grace Ekka has been appointed Savita Punia’s deputy.
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Promising young forward Sangita Kumari, who made an impression during her stint with the Indian junior hockey team, has also found a place in the 22-member squad.
Hockey India has also named five standbys for the double-header matches - Rashmita Minz, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur and Aishwarya Rajesh Chauvan.
Coach Schopman confident of a good show by Indian women’s hockey team
Meanwhile chief coach Janneke Schopman said she was happy with the squad’s composition and added that the team is looking in good shape after an intense two-week training.
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The coach admitted that although the team selection was a tad difficult, she is happy with the players selected.
Janneke Schopman is well aware of how strong Spain could be as opponents. While discussing the Spanish team’s consistency, she said:
Indian women’s squad for Pro League
The following is India’s 22-member squad for the FIH Pro League matches against Spain.
Goalkeepers: Savita Punia (captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam and Rajani Etimarpu.
Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka (vice-captain), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita and Ishika Chaudhary.
Midfielders: Nisha, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Monika Malik, Neha Goyal, Navjot Kaur and Namita Toppo.
Forwards: Vandana Katariya, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari and Rajwinder Kaur.
Standbys: Rashmita Minz, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur and Aishwarya Rajesh Chavan.
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