A 20-member India-A men’s team will tour Europe later this month as Hockey India hopes to cultivate and improve the national team’s bench strength ahead of a crucial 18 months, culminating in the Asian Games next year.
The squad was announced on Tuesday and includes a bulk of players from the senior core group and youngsters who impressed during the Hockey India League. The team will play eight games in 13 days, from July 8 to 20, with two matches each against Ireland, France and Netherlands and one each against England and Belgium as the teams prepare for the European Championships.
Two players from the Pro League squad – Sanjay and Rajinder Singh – will be part of the team with the former leading the side. While India assistant coach Shivendra Singh will be in charge, chief coach Craig Fulton is likely to join directly and return with the side towards the end of the tour.
The squad: Goalkeepers: Pawan Malik, H.S. Mohith; Defenders: Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, Sanjay.
Midfielders: C.B. Poovanna, Mohd. Raheel Mouseen, Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, Rajinder Singh; Forwards: Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Lalge, Selvam Karthi, Uttam Singh.
Published – July 01, 2025 05:23 pm IST
