Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s five men players named in 33-member senior men’s core probable group announced by Hockey India on Thursday. The Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha from February 1 to 7.
The camp will form part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming phase of the FIH Men’s Pro League, which is scheduled to be staged at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela from February 10 to 15.
The Odisha players are defender: Amit Rohidas, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra, midfielder: Rosan Kujur and forward; Shilananda Lakra.
The home leg will mark the start of the year's first campaign for India. The squad assembled following the recently concluded Hero Hockey India League, which provided competitive exposure to several senior players while offering younger prospects the opportunity to play alongside some of the finest international players.
Speaking ahead of the camp, Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton said: "Post the Hero Hockey India League, we felt this was the right time to rotate the squad. We’ve rested a few senior players to manage workload, while rewarding performances from players who’ve earned their opportunity. The Pro League legs in Rourkela and Hobart are an important part of the selection process as we move towards finalising the World Cup and Asian Games squad.”
