Ritu Rani to lead India for Auckland 4-Nation

Indian senior women team for the Double Leg Four Nation Tournament to be held at Auckland, New Zealand from 12- 22 April 2012 is announced.

The 18 member squad will be captained by midfielder Ritu Rani with 125 International caps while defender Joydeep Kaur will be her deputy with 87 international appearances.

The double leg four nation tournament will feature Australia, India, New Zealand and USA, first leg at North Harbour Hockey Centre while the second one a Lloyd Elsmore Reserve.

1. Yogita Bali

2. Sukhmani Virk

Defenders

3. Th. Pinky Devi

4. Joydeep Kaur (Vice- Captain)

5. Kirandeep Kaur

Midfielders

6. P. Sushila Chanu

7. Asunta Lakra

8. Mukta Prava Barla

9. Deepika

10. Ritu Rani (Captain)

11. Kiran Dahiya

Forwards

12. Poonam Rani

13. Rani

14. Vandana Katariya

15. Chanchan Devi

16. Th. Anuradha Devi

17. Anupa Barla

18. Navneet Kaur

Standbys

1. Savita – Goalkeeper

2. Deep Grace Ekka – Defender

3. Namita Toppo – Midfielder

4. Lily Chanu – Forward