September 29, 2011 9:37 PM

printer

Chetri named captain for Indian hockey team Australia tour

Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri was on Thursday named captain of the Indian hockey team for the tour of Australia starting next month. The 27-year-old custodian who replaces Rajpal as the skipper, will lead the country for the first time in his career. Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh who were handed a two-year ban by Hockey India for indiscipline only to be lifted later, have found a place in the squad.During the tour of Australia, India will play a four-nation nine-a-side International Super Series tournament and another International tournament featuring Pakistan and the home team. The four-nation Super Series event will also include Pakistan and New Zealand. An 18-member Indian women's hockey team for next month's Australian tour has also been announced. Experienced striker Saba Anjum will lead the team. The women's team will play a four-match Test series against the hosts and also a three-nation nine-a-side International Super Series tournament.

Most Read
View All arrow-right

No posts found.