India announced a 24-member men’s hockey squad for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-2025 on Thursday.
Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side with Hardik Singh as vice-captain.
When is the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25?
June 7-22
Matches will be played in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium.
Who will India play?
2 matches against Netherlands
2 matches against Argentina
2 matches against Australia
2 matches against Belgium
Who is leading the squad?
Captain: Harmanpreet Singh (Defender)
Vice-Captain: Hardik Singh (Midfielder)
Who are the goalkeepers?
Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Suraj Karkera
Who are the defenders?
Sumit
Amit Rohidas
Jugraj Singh
Nilam Sanjeep Xess
Captain Harmanpreet Singh
Jarmanpreet Singh
Sanjay
Yashdeep Siwach
Who’s in midfield?
Raj Kumar Pal
Nilakanta Sharma
Hardik Singh
Rajinder Singh
Manpreet Singh
Vivek Sagar Prasad
Shamsher Singh
Who are the forwards?
Gurjant Singh
Abhishek
Shilanand Lakra
Mandeep Singh
Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
Dilpreet Singh
Sukhjeet Singh
Why does this tournament matter?
The winner of the men’s FIH Pro League 2024-25 will directly qualify for next year’s World Cup.
Where is India currently placed?
India played eight matches in the Bhubaneswar leg of the tournament in February. With five wins, the side has 15 points and is currently placed third.
Schedule
June 7: India vs Netherlands – Amstelveen
June 9: India vs Netherlands – Amstelveen
June 11: India vs Argentina – Amstelveen
June 12: India vs Argentina – Amstelveen
June 14: India vs Australia – Antwerp
June 15: India vs Australia – Antwerp
June 21: India vs Belgium – Antwerp
June 22: India vs Belgium – Antwerp