The Indian men’s hockey team is set to return to action in the final phase of the FIH Men’s Pro League, with matches scheduled from June 14 to June 28 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and London, England.
The FIH Men’s Pro League is an annual global field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), featuring the world’s top men’s national teams. It replaced the Men’s FIH Hockey World League and serves as a qualification pathway for both the Olympics and the Hockey World Cup.
India’s Performance this season
India’s campaign in this season’s Pro League has been disappointing so far. The team has played eight matches, losing five and drawing three. Their best result came in their most recent outing against Australia, where India won the shootout 3-1 after the match ended in a draw, earning a shootout bonus point.
With eight matches remaining, India will look to improve their performances, collect crucial points and build confidence ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.
A major attraction of this phase of the competition will be India’s two matches against Pakistan, scheduled for June 23 and June 26 in London. The fixtures are expected to be among the most eagerly anticipated matches of the tournament from an Indian perspective.
Apart from Pakistan, India will also face the Netherlands, Germany and England. Taking on three of the world’s strongest hockey nations, India will hope to challenge the hosts and end their campaign on a positive note.
India’s schedule
June 14th: Netherlands vs India
June 17th: India vs Germany
June 18th: Germany vs India
June 21st: Netherlands vs India
June 23rd: Pakistan vs India
June 25th: England vs India
June 26th: India vs Pakistan
June 28th: England vs India
India’s squad for FIH Men’s Pro League
Goalkeepers: Suraj Karkera, Pawan
Defenders: Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Sumit, Sanjay, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Rosan Kujur
Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi, Mandeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage
Where to watch
Indian fans can watch the FIH Men’s Pro League matches on Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Khel. The matches will also be live streamed on JioHotstar.
