Midfielder Ritu Rani will lead an 18-member Indian women’s hockey team to the 8th Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it was announced here on Friday.
The eight-nation event, to be held from September 21 to 27, is the continental qualification tournament for the FIH 2014 Women’s World Cup.
India open their campaign against Hong Kong on September 21, and take on China the following day. The squad will depart for Malaysia on September 16.
Team
Goalkeepers: Rajani Etimarpu, Savita; Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Joydeep Kaur, Kirandeep Kaur, Sunita Lakra, Deepika, Namita Toppo, P. Sushila Chanu, M.N. Ponnamma; Midfielders: Ritu Rani (captain), Chanchan Devi Thokchom (vice-captain), Soundarya Yendala, Lily Chanu; Forwards: Poonam Rani, Rani, Vandana Katariya, Anuradha Devi Thokchom.
Standbys: Sanarik Chanu, Asunta Lakra, Monika Malik, Navjot Kaur, Lilima Minz, Anupa Barla