Indian Women’s Hockey Squad For Australia Tour: Full List Revealed

Hockey India has announced a 26 member women’s squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. The series is scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. 

The five-match series will begin with India facing Australia A in the first two games, followed by three matches against the senior Australian team.

The tour will serve as a testing ground ahead of the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, set to be held in June.

The Indian women’s hockey squad will be led by dynamic midfielder Salima Tete, with experienced forward Navneet Kaur serving as vice-captain. Seasoned goalkeeper Savita and young talent Bichu Devi Kharibam will keep guard between the posts.

The squad also includes five debutants—Jyoti Singh, Sujata Kujur, Ajmina Kujur, Pooja Yadav, and Mahima Tete—who will be hungry to leave a mark.

Additionally, Bansari Solanki (goalkeeper), Anjana Dundung and Lalthantluangi (defenders), Sakshi Shukla and Khaidem Shileima Chanu (midfielders), along with Dipi Monika Toppo and Sonam (forwards), have been named as standby players.

Harendra Singh, Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, stated, “This tour to Australia is an important opportunity for us to test our skills and strategies against top-level competition. We’ve selected a balanced squad that combines experience with fresh energy. It’s great to see young players earning their spots through consistent performances in national level tournaments and senior camps. It will be exciting to see how they adapt and rise to the challenge at the international level.”

“We’ve had a solid block of training at the national camp in Bengaluru, and the team is in good shape—both mentally and physically. Playing against Australia A and the Hockeyroos will help us fine-tune our game before the European leg of the FIH Pro League. We are in the process of strengthening key areas such as fitness, decision-making, and building a resilient mentality that allows us to stay composed and competitive in high-pressure situations. We aim to maintain the fighting spirit we showed in the Pro League recently.”

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Indian Women’s Hockey Squad For Australia Tour

Leaders

Salima Tete (Midfielder)- Captain

Navneet Kaur (Forward)- Vice-Captain

Goalkeepers

Savita

Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders

Jyoti Singh

Ishika Chaudhary

Sushila Chanu

Sujata Kujur

Suman Devi Thoudam

Jyoti

Ajmina Kujur

Sakshi Rana

Who’s in midfield?

Salima Tete

Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke

Neha

Sharmila Devi

Manisha Chauhan

Sunelita Toppo

Mahima Tete

Pooja Yadav

Lalremsiami

Forwards

Navneet Kaur

Deepika

Rutaja Dadaso Pisal

Mumtaz Khan

Baljeet Kaur

Deepika Soreng

Beauty Dungdung

Debutants

Jyoti Singh

Sujata Kujur

Ajmina Kujur

Pooja Yadav

Mahima Tete

Standby player

Goalkeeper: Bansari Solanki

Defenders: Anjana Dungdung, Lalthantluangi

Midfielders: Sakshi Shukla, Khaidem Shileima Chanu

Forwards: Dipi Monika Toppo, Sonam