Talented midfielder and fighter to the core, Pardeep Mor, returns to the India team after a gap of almost two years, while Lalit Upadhyaya too find his name in the Japan Test series.
Indian team for the Japan Series to be held in Bhubneswar from 3rd onwards has been announced. Being a friendly series between the two traditional hockey nations, India has announced a 24-member team.
The team is at present in a camp in Delhi.
Speaking on the team, Head Coach Paul van Ass said, “The team looks confident ahead of the upcoming tournament. They are on a high post their third place finish at the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and the team will aim for a series win.”
“The team has worked on the various aspects including starting the game with speed and putting the initial pressure and to keep the attack going in the final minutes of the game.”
matches will be held on 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th May 2015 at 19 hrs IST.
The team
Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh and Harjot Singh; Defenders: Gurbaj Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra, Kothajit Singh, VR Raghunath, Gurmail Singh, Yuvraj Walmiki, Harmanpreet Singh, Midfielders: Manpreet SIngh, Dharamvir Singh, Sardar Singh, Chenglen Sana Singh, SK Uthappa, Pardeep Mor, Forwards: SV Sunil, Ramandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Nikkin Thimmaiah, Satbir SIngh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay.