April 12, 2012 7:27 PM

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Bharat Chetri to lead hockey team in 21st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead an 18-member Indian hockey team in the 21st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Tournament to be held at Ipoh, Malaysia from the 24th of next month. Star midfielder Sardar Singh will be Chetri's deputy in the squad. The team was announced by Hockey India after conducting selection trials on Sunday and Monday. The seven-nation tournament will feature Argentina, Great Britain, India, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand and Pakistan. All the participating teams in the tournament would also be seen in action in the London Olympic Games in July this year. India will open their campaign on May 24 when they play against New Zealand. India has won the title on five earlier occasions.

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