Deepika, Savita return for India women’s hockey tour to Argentina

Salima Tete will continue to lead India, while drag-flicker Deepika and experienced goalkeeper Savita make a comeback to the 24-member national women’s hockey squad announced on Wednesday for the tour of Argentina later this month.

The tour will also see the return of defender Jyoti and forward Mumtaz Khan, strengthening both ends of the field.

India will play four matches against Argentina from April 13 to 17 in Buenos Aires in what will be a key exposure tour ahead of the World Cup and the Asian Games later this year.

Head coach Sjoerd Marijne said the tour would be crucial in testing combinations and building squad depth.