New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA “lessons”
The HinduIndian women’s hockey team’s new captain Salima Tete hopes to utilise the “valuable lessons” learnt from the recent home series against South Africa to make a fresh start in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, beginning in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday. “As the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, it’s a great honour to lead our talented squad into the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League,” Salima said before leaving for Antwerp on Friday. With teamwork, dedication, and a fighting spirit, we aim to leave a mark in every match we play.” India will face Argentina in Antwerp on Wednesday in their first match of the European leg. In the six-match friendly series against South Africa held from May 3 to 11, India won the first three games 1-0, 5-1, and 3-1 respectively.