The team India will be playing in the inaugural edition of Asian Champions Trophy at Busan, South Korea from July 27-31. The top four teams from the Bangkok Asia Cup (Nov, 2009) will compete in the tournament which organised by Asian Hockey Federation. India had secured their place in World Cup 2010 and Asian Champions Trophy by winning silver medal in 2009 Asia Cup.
The squad to be coached MK Kaushik was announced in Bhopal. But, there is no news of experienced Mamta Kharab after an injury. She has not been part of Indian Squad since New Zealand tour of team India in May.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: E Rajani, Dipika Murty
Defenders: Binita Toppo, Subhadra Pradhan, Joydeep Kaur
Midfielders: Ritu Rani, Mukta Prava Barla, Monika, Kirandeep Kaur, Deepika
Forwards: Surinder Kaur (Capt), Saba Anjum, Rani, Jasjeet Kaur Handa, Chanchan Devi, Poonam Rani, Asunta Lakra, Soundarya Yendala.
Madhu Yadav (Manager); MK Kaushik (National Coach).
