Manpreet to lead India for HWL semi-final in London

18 May, New Delhi

Midfielder Manpreet Singh was today named as the captain of Indian Senior Men’s team for the three Nations Invitational Tournament to begin in Dusseldorf, Germany on June 1 followed by the Men’s Hockey World League semi-final in London starting from June 15 after the regular captain Sreejesh bowed out due to knee injury.

The 18-member team will play two matches each against hosts Germany and Belgium before arriving in London for the prestigious Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final, where India are grouped with Canada, Netherlands, Pakistan and Scotland in Pool B, the Hockey India releasestated today.

The team led by Manpreet Singh along with deputy skipper Chinglensana Singh Kangujam will see Pardeep Mor, Kothajit Singh join the defence line along with Surender Kumar, Rupinder Pal Singh and Harmanpreet Singh.

Harmanpreet and Rupinder will continue to be entrusted with the responsibilities of converting those crucial penalty corners while Akash Chikte and Vikas Dahiya will carry the onus of goalkeepers for the team in the absence of P R Sreejesh. Sreejesh sustained an injury while playing against Australia in the league stage at the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Tournament.