India ready for this tournament after World Cup, young players got chance in the team

Sports News: After the disappointing performance of Team India in the Hockey World Cup, the Indian team is ready for the Pro League. India has to play the first match in this tournament against Germany. This match will be played on 10 March. The Indian team has been announced for this tournament. Harmanpreet Singh will captain Team India in this tournament. While midfielder Hardik Singh has been made the vice-captain of the team. After the defeat in the World Cup, India has a great chance to do well in this tournament.

These players got a chance

The squad includes experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and youngster Pawan, who has replaced Krishan Bahadur Pathak. Pathak will stay out of the team due to his marriage. Along with Harmanpreet, Jugraj Singh, Neelam Sanjeep Jess, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Manjeet and Manpreet Singh will man the defense while Hardik, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Moirangtham Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Shamsher Singh and Raj Kumar Pal will man the midfield. players like Youngsters S Karthi, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek and Gurjant will provide strength to the forward line.

Team India got new coach

India's Graham Reid resigned from the post of coach after the defeat in the Hockey World Cup. Australia's David John and BJ Cariappa have been named as interim coach for the upcoming matches along with Shivendra Singh. The players, who have not been selected in the national team, have been exempted from the national coaching camp to play in the 3rd Hockey India Senior Men's Inter-Divisional National Championship 2023, which began in Bengaluru from Sunday.

The national selectors have given more exposure to young players for this tournament. These players are continuously performing brilliantly in international matches. In this team, young players will get a chance to learn a lot with experienced players.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said in a statement issued here, “The team will play under the supervision of an interim coach in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Rourkela. The team will play under the supervision of an interim coach till the new head coach is announced by Hockey India.

India's schedule for Pro League

India v Germany - 10 March 2023

India v Australia - 12 March 2023

India v Germany - 13 March 2023

India v Australia - 15 March 2023