CWG 2022: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's team as Hockey India announces squad
FirstpostIndia are placed in pool A along with England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana and will begin their campaign on 29 July against Ghana. New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the prestigious Commonwealth Games scheduled to begin on July 28 in Birmingham, England. Defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita have been named in the squad along with midfielders Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur and Salima Tete. Speaking about the team selection, Chief Coach Janneke Schopman said, “We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal this time.” “The team is upbeat after a good outing in the FIH Pro League matches and understands very well that the expectations are also high. Indian Women’s Team for CWG 2022: Savita, Rajani Etimarpu, Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Salima Tete, Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Sharmila Devi, Sangita Kumari.