Hockey India has announced a star-studded 24-member Indian squad for the upcoming FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 Hobart leg, captained by the illustrious Hardik Singh. The event, hosted at Tasmania Hockey Centre from February 20-25, will see India take on Australia and Spain in intense battles.
Building momentum from the Rourkela leg against Belgium and Argentina, this squad features a perfect mix of veterans and promising youngsters. Hardik, celebrated for his Olympic bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris, steps up as skipper while Harmanpreet Singh sits out for personal commitments.
Goalkeeping duties fall to Suraj Karkera and Mohit Honnenhalli Shashikumar. The defensive unit, led by stalwarts like Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, and Sumit, is further strengthened by debutants Amandeep Lakra, Yashdeep Siwach, and Poovanna Chandura Bobby.
In midfield, Hardik synergizes with Vivek Sagar Prasad, Raj Kumar Pal, Sanjay, Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, and Vishnu Kant Singh for control and creativity. Up front, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra lead the attack, joined by exciting prospects Arjunjit Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Angad Bir Singh, and Maninder Singh.
As the Pro League heats up, India’s Hobart campaign under Hardik’s leadership could be a defining moment, showcasing tactical depth and youthful vigor against top-tier opposition. Expect edge-of-the-seat action Down Under.