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| Ritu Rani t0 lead Indian team in New Zealand tour |
The Indian team has more or less the same that played in Olympics qualifiers. Yogita Bali will be joined by Sukhmani Virk between the sticks. Indian team is going with just three defenders in the tournament with Pinky Devi, Joydeep Kaur and Kirandeep Kaur handling the Indian defense.
The captain of the team Ritu Rani will shoulder the midfield responsibility along with former captain Asunta Lakra and P Sushila Chanu. Also joining them in midfield duties will be Mukta Barla, Deepika Thakur and Kiran Dahiya.
The forward line has experienced players like Poonam Rani, Rani Rampal along with new players like Navneet Kaur in the team
The selection trials for the tournament was held in SAI training centre in Bhopal and the team was selected by Hockey India selectors along with government observer Harbinder Singh.
Following is the Indian team for the tour of New Zealand.
TEAM
Goalkeepers: Yogita Bali, Sukhmani Virk.
Defenders: Th. Pinky Devi, Joydeep Kaur (VC), Kirandeep Kaur.
Midfielders: P Sushila Chanu, Asunta Lakra, Mukta Prava Barla, Deepika Thakur, Ritu Rani (C), Kiran Dahiya.
Forwards: Poonam Rani, Rani Rampal, Vandana Katariya, Chanchan Devi, Th Anuradha Devi, Anupa Barla, Navneet Kaur.
Standbys: Savita (Goalkeeper), Deep Grace Ekka (Defender), Namita Toppo (Midfielder), Lily Chanu (Forward).
