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. While Rajpal will continue to lead the forward line, veteran midfielder Ignace Tirkey has been appointed as Chetri's deputy. 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. India will begin their tour with a match against Australia 'A' on October 17 followed by another against New Zealand, the next day.