New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday named 22-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League matches against Spain. The matches will be held over the weekend on 26th and 27th February 2022.
While ace goalkeeper Savita will lead the team, Odisha’s Deep Grace Ekka has been named as the vice-captain.
The 22-member squad will see a new face in promising young forward Sangita Kumari from Jharkhand who has made her impression during her stint with the Junior India side.
Goalkeepers: Savita (Captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam, Rajani Etimarpu.
Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka (Vice-captain), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary.
Midfielders: Nisha, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Monika, Neha, Navjot Kaur, Namita Toppo.
Forwards: Vandana Katariya, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Rajwinder Kaur.
Standbys: Rashmita Minz, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur, Aishwarya Rajesh Chavan.