Hockey India Announces India A Men’s Squad for Europe Tour
Ranvir Singh
New Delhi : Hockey India on Tuesday announced the India A Men’s Hockey Team squad for its upcoming tour of Europe, scheduled to take place from 8th to 20th July 2025. The tour will feature a total of eight matches against some of the top European sides and is aimed at providing valuable international exposure to a mix of emerging and experienced players.
The India A team will play two matches each against Ireland, France, and the Netherlands, along with one match each against England and Belgium. These high-intensity games are expected to test the depth and readiness of India’s talent pool as the national setup looks to build a strong pipeline for the senior team.
The 20-member squad comprises a blend of seasoned performers and promising youngsters who have impressed in domestic and international circuits. The team will be Captained by Sanjay, while Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh will be his deputy.
The squad includes goalkeepers Pawan and Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar and defenders Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, and Sanjay.
In the midfield department, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, and Rajinder Singh are present, while forward line-up includes Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, and Uttam Singh.
The standby list includes goalkeeper Ankit Malik, defender Sunil Jojo, and forward Sudeep Chirmako.
During the tour, the team will be coached by Shivendra Singh, who is also the assistant coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team and brings a wealth of experience and a sharp focus on attacking play.
Speaking about the tour, Shivendra Singh said, “This tour is an important platform for our players to experience the tempo, structure, and intensity of European hockey. We have selected a squad that balances potential and experience, and I am confident this tour will be immensely beneficial in grooming the next batch of international players for India.”
India A will begin its European sojourn on 8th July, with the first match against Ireland. The tour is part of Hockey India’s long-term vision to bolster the talent pipeline and provide international match-time to the next generation of Indian hockey stars.
India A Squad for Europe Tour:
Goalkeepers:
Pawan
Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar
Defenders:
Pratap Lakra
Varun Kumar
Amandeep Lakra
Parmod
Sanjay (C)
Midfielders:
Poovanna Chandura Boby
Mohammed Raheel Mouseen
Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh (VC)
Vishnukant Singh
Pardeep Singh
Rajinder Singh
Forwards:
Angadbir Singh
Boby Singh Dhami
Maninder Singh
Venkatesh Kenche
Aditya Arjun Lalge
Selvam Karthi
Uttam Singh
Standbys:
Ankit Malik (Goalkeeper)
Sunil Jojo (Defender)
Sudeep Chirmako (Forward)