Guwahati: Seasoned drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has been assigned the captain’s role of the 18-member Indian hockey team that includes Manipur’s Nilakanta Sharma, for the upcoming FIH men’s World Cup starting in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13.
Grouped in Pool D along with England, Spain and Wales, the Indian team will kick start their campaign against Spain on the opening day of the tournament at the newly-built Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
Local boy Amit Rohidas of Sundargarh has been named the vice-captain of the Indian side, strategically selected after the two-day trials at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru where 33 players were put to test. The side features a good mix of experienced and young players who will vie to end India’s wait to stand on the podium in the prestigious event.
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