Indian Men's Hockey Team Announced for FIH Pro League European Tour
Announcement of the Squad
On Wednesday, Hockey India revealed a 24-member squad for the upcoming European segment of the FIH Pro League 2025-26. Harmanpreet Singh is set to return as captain after missing the Hobart leg earlier this year due to personal commitments.
Preparatory Training and Matches
The Indian team will head to Brussels, Belgium, for a training camp and a friendly match from June 7 to 9, as stated in a release from Hockey India. Following this, the squad will move to Rotterdam, Netherlands, starting June 10, to compete in Pro League matches against Germany and the Netherlands from June 14 to 21.
Upcoming Matches in London
After the Netherlands, the team will travel to London, England, where they will face Pakistan and England in the Pro League from June 23 to 28. The selected squad combines experienced players and emerging talent, strategically chosen to strengthen the team ahead of the World Cup.
Squad Composition
Harmanpreet Singh will lead the defense, supported by a strong defensive lineup that includes Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and newcomer Amandeep Lakra. The midfield will feature seasoned players like Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad, along with Raj Kumar Pal.
The forward line boasts dynamic attackers such as Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, and Selvam Karthi.
Standby Players
Hockey India has also designated five standby players: goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, forwards Araijeet Singh Hundal and Maninder Singh, defender Poovanna Chandura Boby, and midfielder Vishnu Kant Singh.
Coach's Insights on the European Tour
Chief Coach Craig Fulton commented on the squad selection and the upcoming matches in Europe, stating, "Training has been progressing well, and the squad is in excellent condition. The FIH Pro League matches in Holland and England will provide us with the tough challenges we need to assess our World Cup readiness. We are eager for the competition."
Indian Men's Hockey Team (24-Member Squad)
Goalkeepers: Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Amandeep Lakra, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh
Midfielders: Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi
Match Schedule for the European Leg (All Times IST)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands:
* 14 June 2026: Netherlands vs India - 19:30 IST
* 17 June 2026: India vs Germany - 23:00 IST
* 18 June 2026: Germany vs India - 23:00 IST
* 21 June 2026: Netherlands vs India - 17:30 IST
London, England:
* 23 June 2026: Pakistan vs India - 19:00 IST
* 25 June 2026: England vs India - 12:00 IST (midnight)
* 26 June 2026: India vs Pakistan - 22:30 IST
* 28 June 2026: England vs India - 20:30 IST.