Overview

• India will play a three-match series against Australia’s senior women’s hockey team at Perth Hockey Stadium starting May 1, 2025.
• The 26-member squad, led by captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, aims to refine player combinations and improve defensive performance.
• India lost their first two matches of the tour to Australia A with scores of 3-5 and 2-3, conceding early goals in both games.
• Head coach Harendra Singh is using the series to identify a core group for the Pro League and ensure younger players gain vital international exposure.
• Mahima Tete has been highlighted as a standout young talent, with the team prioritizing experience-building for new players ahead of the next World Cup.