Harmanpreet Singh rested as India name squad for Hobart leg of Men's FIH Pro League 2025-26
(Courtesy : Hockey India)
Hardik Singh will lead the team for the upcoming leg of the FIH Pro League 2026 in Hobart
Hockey India on Tuesday announced a 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the Hobart leg of the FIH Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to take place from 20th to 25th February at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart.
The upcoming leg of the tournament will feature India alongside Spain and hosts Australia, promising high-octane and competitive hockey action.
Following the conclusion of the Rourkela leg of the tournament, where the team squared up against Belgium and Argentina, the team now turns its attention to the upcoming Hobart leg.
The 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team boasts a strong mix of experienced players and exciting young talent as the team looks to bounce back with improved performances.
Experienced campaigner Hardik Singh, who is a two-time Olympic Bronze Medallist in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, has been appointed as the captain of the side.
The team will also feature a strong mix of talented youngsters including Amandeep Lakra and Manmeet Singh, who made their debut appearances for the senior team during the Rourkela leg. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Singh will not be part of the squad due to personal reasons.
The squad comprises of Suraj Karkera and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar sharing the goalkeeping responsibilities.
Meanwhile, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, and Sumit add the experience to the defensive unit that also includes exciting youngsters such as Amandeep Lakra, Yashdeep Siwach, and Poovanna Chandura Boby.
Captain Hardik Singh, Sanjay, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Raj Kumar Pal will anchor the midfield alongside Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh and Vishnu Kant Singh.
The forward line will be led by established stars including Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra. Maninder Singh also marks his return to the team, having been part of the Hero Asia Cup in 2022 where he played six matches, while also being part of the squad in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Angad Bir Singh, who made his debut for the senior team last year, also returns to the team for his first international tour, while young guns Araijeet Singh Hundal and Aditya Arjun Lalage complete the attacking line.
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The Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 will offer the squad an opportunity to regroup as they look to build towards the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games later this year.
Speaking on the squad, Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton said, “After a disappointing four matches in Rourkela – where the results didn’t go our way – we’ve learned some good lessons and made some notable improvements.
We capped three players in the process, and it was quite exciting to see that side of the squad develop. Going into the Hobart leg, we’re aiming for improved performances and looking to finalise our squad for the World Cup and the Asian Games.”
India – 24-member squad for FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 (Hobart Leg):
Goalkeepers:
Suraj Karkera, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar
Defenders:
Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Amandeep Lakra, Yashdeep Siwach, Poovanna Chandura Boby
Midfielders:
Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal
Forwards:
Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Angad Bir Singh, Maninder Singh
All India matches of FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 Hobart leg will be broadcast on Star Sports Khel and JioHotstar.
Who will captain India in the Hobart leg of the FIH Pro League 2026?
Hardik Singh has been appointed as the captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the Hobart leg.
When and where will the Hobart leg take place?
The Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 will be held from 20th to 25th February at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart.
Which teams will compete against India in the Hobart leg?
India will compete against Spain and hosts Australia during this leg of the tournament.
Why is Harmanpreet Singh not part of the squad?
Harmanpreet Singh is not included in the squad due to personal reasons.
How many players are included in the Indian squad?
Hockey India has announced a 24-member squad for the Hobart leg.
Who are the goalkeepers in the squad?
The goalkeeping responsibilities will be shared by Suraj Karkera and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar.
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