Squad for Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2016 announced
Bengaluru, 6 October 2016: Hockey India has announced the squad for the fourth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy organized by the Asian Hockey Federation which will be held in Kuantan, Malaysia, starting 20 October 2016.
The 18-member squad will be led by goalkeeper P.R Sreejesh while 24-year-old midfielder Manpreet Singh will be his deputy for the tournament.
The men’s Asian Champions Trophy will see India, Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia and defending champions Pakistan.
Birendra Lakra makes a comeback after a long lay-off due to injury. He will form India’s defence along with the experienced Rupinder Pal Singh, Kothajit Singh, Surender Kumar and Pardeep Mor. Defender Jasjit Singh Kular, from Sansarpur will be expected to double-up as drag flicker in place of V R Raghunath who is rested for the tournament.
While the midfield line-up remains unchanged, the forwardline will miss Akashdeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh. The duo will be replaced by Talwinder Singh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay.
Squad:
Goalkeepers
1. P.R Sreejesh (Captain)
2. Akash Chikte
Defenders
3. Rupinder Pal Singh
4. Pardeep Mor
5. Jasjit Singh Kular
6. Birendra Lakra
7. Kothajit Singh
8. Surender Kumar
Midfielders
9. Chinglensana Singh Kangujam
10. Manpreet Singh (Vice Captain)
11. Sardar Singh
12. S.K Uthappa
13. Devindar Walmiki
Forwards
14. Talwinder Singh
15. S.V Sunil
16. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
17. Nikkin Thimmaiah
18. Affan Yousuf