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The 24-player squad led by Hardik Singh includes a mix of veterans and debutants as India aims to improve after losing 25% of matches in the home leg, officials said.
- Hockey India named a 24-member squad for the Hobart leg, led by Hardik Singh as captain, for February 20–25, 2026.
- Following withdrawal and injury news, HI officials said the Indian Men's Hockey Team reworked the squad, with Mohith HS replacing Pawan and Sukhjeet Singh out with injury.
- The squad lists goalkeepers Suraj Karkera and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar, defenders Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, midfield leader Hardik Singh, and forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra.
- As they travel, management signalled a possible reset of team-management working style amid concerns over consistency and fitness, after the team left for Hobart early Monday.
- Maninder Singh returns and young forwards Angad Bir Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, and Aditya Arjun Lalage join the tour, while Indian Men's Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton said the Rourkela lessons were instructive and three players were capped.
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India Gears Up for High-Stakes Hockey in Hobart | Sports-Games
Hockey India has unveiled a 24-member squad for the Hobart leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26. The team, featuring a blend of seasoned players and newcomers, aims to rebound from past disappointments. Captain Hardik Singh leads the squad in its quest for improved performances before major tournaments.
FIH Pro League: Hardik Singh to lead India in Hobart leg; Harmanpreet ruled out
Midfielder Hardik Singh was named captain of the embattled Indian men's hockey team for its FIH Pro League matches in Hobart from February 20 to 25 after regular skipper Harmanpreet Singh opted out due to "personal reasons."
Hardik Singh to lead hockey team for Hobart Pro League, Harmanpreet out due to 'personal reasons'
After 4 losses in tournament's Rourkela leg, coach Craig Fulton said India 'learned good lessons, improvements were made’. New captain Hardik is a two-time Olympic bronze medallist.
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