Sushila Chanu, who scored the profitable aim in opposition to Japan that introduced India the bronze medal on the Asian Games final week, won’t be collaborating within the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy to be held from October 27 to November 5 in Ranchi.
India’s Sushila Chanu react through the ladies’s Classification Third-4th match in opposition to Japan(REUTERS)
The midfielder’s proper knee was closely strapped all through the Asian Games regardless of which the 31-year-old scored two targets in Hangzhou. It has been learnt that Sushila broken her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her knee attributable to which she has been rested.
Apart from Sushila, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke has additionally not been included within the 18-member squad however has been added as one of many two substitute gamers alongside Sharmila Devi.
Jyoti and Baljeet Kaur have come into the midfield as an alternative whereas remainder of the squad stays the identical that was fielded by chief coach Janneke Schopman in Hangzhou.
In Ranchi, the Indian ladies’s hockey crew will probably be up in opposition to defending champions Japan, new Asian Games gold medallists China, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand. Savita will lead the squad with Deep Grace Ekka as her deputy as India will look to earn their second title in seven editions of the Asian event.
India will open their marketing campaign in opposition to Thailand on October 27 after which observe it up in opposition to Malaysia (October 28), China (October 30), Japan (October 31) and South Korea (November 2). The semis and closing will probably be performed on November 4 and 5. This is the primary time India is internet hosting the occasion.
“It is a crucial event for us to proceed our momentum and our regular enchancment as a crew. While we carried out effectively on the Asian Games to assert the bronze medal, the upcoming event will give us an opportunity to additional enhance our standings in opposition to our Asian challengers,” said Schopman.
“We will get a chance to put our learnings from Hangzhou into action and test ourselves once again. With the tournament happening in Ranchi, we are eager to perform our best in front of home fans and showcase our growth as a team.”
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Savita (captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Deep Grace Ekka (vice-captain)
Midfielders: Nisha, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Monika, Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur
Forwards: Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Vandana Katariya
Stand-by gamers: Sharmila Devi, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
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