Saba Anjum to lead India in Champions Challenge hockey
Saba Anjum will lead the Indian team for the FIH Champions Challenge-I tournament June 18-26 in Dublin, Ireland.
Saba Anjum will lead the Indian team for the FIH Champions Challenge-I tournament June 18-26 in Dublin, Ireland.
India have been drawn in Pool B with Spain, Azerbaijan and hosts Ireland. Japan, South Africa, the United States and Scotland comprise Pool A.
The Indian team qualified for this tournament after winning the FIH Champions Challenge-II at Kazan, Russia, in 2009.
India will begin their campaign against Irelend June 18.
Team:
Goalkeepers: Yogita Bali, Savita
Defenders: Joydeep Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur, Preeti Sunila Kiro
Midfielders: Asunta Lakra, Ritu Rani, Roselind Ralte, Deepika, Kirandeep Kaur, Mukta Prava Barla
Forwards: Saba Anjum (captain), Rani, Jasjeet Kaur Handa (vice captain), Anuradha Devi, Chanchan Devi, Soundarya Yendala, Poonam
Standbys: E. Rajini (goalkeeper), Vaishali Sul (defender), Rashmi Singh (forward), Roselin Dung Dung (forward)