New Delhi buzzes with excitement as Hockey India unveils a formidable 24-player squad for the FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League 2025-26 Hobart round. Scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre, this leg pits India against powerhouses Spain and host Australia in a high-stakes clash.
Fresh off their Rourkela performances against Belgium and Argentina, the Indian team shifts focus to Hobart. Captain Hardik Singh, a double Olympic medalist from Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, leads the charge. The squad masterfully blends seasoned campaigners with rising stars like Amandeep Lakra and Manmeet Singh, who debuted impressively in Rourkela.
Notably absent is Harmanpreet Singh due to personal reasons, but the defense remains rock-solid with goalkeepers Suraj Karkera and Mohit Honnenhalli Shashikumar standing guard. Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, and Sumit anchor the backline, supported by young talents Amandeep Lakra, Yashdeep Siwach, and Poovanna Chandura Bobby.
Midfield maestro Hardik Singh orchestrates alongside Sanjay, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Raj Kumar Pal, with Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, and Vishnu Kant Singh adding dynamism. The forward line sparkles under Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, and Shilanand Lakra, bolstered by Angad Bir Singh’s return, debutant Arjunjit Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage, and Maninder Singh.
This Hobart showdown promises thrilling hockey as India aims to solidify their Pro League standing. Fans eagerly await standout performances from the next generation, blending grit and skill in Tasmania’s challenging conditions. With Hardik at the helm, India’s campaign looks poised for glory.