Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s defenders Pratap Lakra and Amandeep Lakra named in the India A men’s hockey team squad, while forward Sudeep Chirmako as standbys for the 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.
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.
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)
