Defenders Birendra lakra and Amit Rohidas from Odisha have been selected in the 18-member Indian Men’s Team, which would take part in the Rabobank Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy Breda 2018 in Netherlands to be held from June 23.
The defence will see the experienced Birendra lakra joined by drag-flickers Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar and Amit Rohidas along with Surender Kumar and debut player Jarmanpreet Singh. The goal post will be guarded by ace goalkeeper Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran (Captain) along with youngster Krishan Bahadur Pathak.
India’s midfield will be formed by Sardar Singh, Manpreet Singh, Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (Vice-Captain) and Vivek Sagar Prasad.
The forward line will feature Sunil Sowmarpet Vitalacharya, Ramandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Sumit Kumar (Jr).
The team India will begin their campaign at the championship against rivals Pakistan on June 23.