Indian team for FIH Champions Challenge 1 has been announced
by Hockey India. Former India captain Rajpal Singh who underwent appendicitis operation
during the Australian tour was left out of the team as he has been advised adequate
rest. Ignace Tirkey vice-captain of Indian team during the Australian team was
also dropped from the team.
Indian forward Gurvinder Singh Chand and midfielder Ravipal
Singh were also dropped from the team. Striker Shivendra Singh who suffered a
life-threatening collar bone injury returns to the team after nearly four
months.
Bharat Chetri will continue his duties as captain while
striker Tushar Khandekar will be the vice-captain in the tournament
Following is the Indian team for FIH Champions Challenge:
Goalkeepers: Bharat Chetri (C) and PR Sreejesh
Defenders: Manjit
Kullu, VR Raghunath, Rupinder Pal Singh, Sandeep Singh and Sardar Singh
Midfielders: Gurbaj
Singh, Arjun Halappa, Birendra Lakra and Manpreet Singh
Strikers: Sarvanjit
Singh, Shivendra Singh, Tushar Khandekar (V-C), Yuvraj Walmiki, Danish Mujtaba,
SV Sunil and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam
The tournament will start on 26th November 2011 while the
final of the tournament will be played on 4th December 2011
Click here to check the schedule of Champions Challenge 2011
Click here to check the schedule of Champions Challenge 2011
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