The Indian men’s hockey team will play three practice matches in Ireland this May and June. The short tour is part of India’s preparation for the European leg of the FIH Pro League.
India will play one game against the Ireland Developmental Squad, followed by two matches against the Ireland Senior Team. The series is also a special one for head coach Craig Fulton. It marks a return to familiar ground—he coached the Irish national team from 2014 to 2018.
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The tour begins on 30 May against the developmental side. India will then face Ireland’s senior team on 2 and 3 June (04th June India Time).
Full Schedule
| Date | Team | Team | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-May-25 | Ireland (Dev) | India | 5:30 pm | Dublin |
| 02-Jun-25 | Ireland | India | 10:00 pm | Dublin |
| 04-Jun-25 | Ireland | India | 12:00 am | Dublin |
After wrapping up in Ireland, the team will travel to the Netherlands. There, they will take on the Dutch and Argentina. The final leg of the tour will be in Belgium, where India will play against Australia and the hosts.
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India currently ranks third in the FIH Pro League standings. The team has five wins from eight matches so far.
Squad for FIH Pro League
Chief coach Craig Fulton announced 24 member squad for the FIH Pro League on Thursday.
Goalkeepers
Krishan B Pathak and Suraj Karkera
Defenders
Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach and Sumit
Midfielders
Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Sumit, Rajinder Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Shamsher Singh
Forwards
Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh
Why This Tour Matters
With the FIH Pro League heading into its European phase, this preparatory tour is crucial. It gives the coaching staff a chance to test new combinations and fine-tune strategies before high-stakes matches.
Stay tuned for updates on match results, squad announcements, and Pro League insights.
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Note: This post was updated on 22-May-25 to update the team for FIH Pro League
