New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) Hockey India on Tuesday named the 18-member Indian Men's Hockey Team to be led by skipper Manpreet Singh for Australia Tour to begin on May 10 in Perth while while experienced defender and drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh also received a call after nearly eight months since he last played for India at the 18th Asian Games.
The Indian team, under newly-appointed Chief Coach Graham Reid, will be captained by Manpreet Singh and his deputy Surender Kumar.
The Indian team will feature PR Sreejesh and Krishan B Pathak guarding the goalpost in the four-match Australia tour. Along with Rupinder, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Birender Lakra, Gurinder Singh and Kothajit Singh are in the backline.