Overview

• Hockey India has announced a 24-member men’s team for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25, beginning June 7.
• The squad, trimmed from 32 to 24 players, balances experienced leaders like captain Harmanpreet Singh and vice-captain Hardik Singh with emerging talent.
• India will play eight matches in Amstelveen and Antwerp, facing the Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, and Belgium in doubleheaders.
• Coach Craig Fulton emphasized the importance of improving penalty corner conversions and securing maximum points to enhance World Cup qualification chances.
• India currently sits third in the league standings after a strong home-leg performance in Bhubaneswar, where they earned 15 points from five wins.