Overview

• India will play five matches at Canberra’s National Hockey Centre from September 26 to October 2.
• Opposition includes three fixtures against Australia’s junior women and two against Hockey One League club Canberra Chill.
• Coach Tushar Khandker framed the tour as vital international exposure before the World Cup and thanked Anandana – The Coca‑Cola India Foundation for backing.
• The 23-player roster features goalkeepers Nidhi and Engil Harsha Rani Minz, with Jyoti Singh leading a defensive unit that includes Manisha and Lalthantluangi.
• Midfielders such as Priyanka Yadav and Sakshi Rana and forwards including Lalrinpuii and Nisha Minj round out the squad, with matches set for Sept 26, 27, 29, 30 and Oct 2.