Manpreet to lead India at HWL semis in England

Manpreet will be replacing goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who was India's captain at recently concluded 26th Azlan Shah Hockey Cup.

Sreejesh sustained an injury while playing against Australia in the league stage of the tournament.

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

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.

Forward-line will see Ramandeep Singh come back into the fold as he joins SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh, Talwinder Singh and Mandeep Singh in the attack.

The team resumed the national camp on May 14 and will continue till May 28 before they leave for Dusseldorf, Germany on May 29.

Goalkeepers: Akash Chikte, Vikas Dahiya

Defenders: Pardeep Mor, Kothajit Singh, Surender Kumar, Rupinderpal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh

Midfielders: Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (vice-captain), S K Uthappa, Satbir Singh, Sardar Singh, Manpreet Singh (captain), Harjeet Singh

Forwards: Ramandeep Singh, SV Sunil, Talwinder Singh, Mandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh