Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Karthi Selvam Returns as India Announces Hockey Squad for Australia Tour
The Indian men's hockey team is heading to Australia for a warm-up series before the Asia Cup.
A player named Karthi Selvam is back on the team.
The captain is Harmanpreet Singh.
This tour is a chance for the team to get ready for the Asia Cup.
The coach will use this trip to work on the team's fitness and strategies, including trying out new players.
They will train and play practice games.
Karthi Selvam returns to the Indian hockey team after a gap.
India's 24-member squad will tour Australia for a series of matches.
Harmanpreet Singh continues as captain of the team.
The tour in Perth serves as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir.
Young players will be given opportunities to play during the tour.
- Who
- 24-member Indian men's hockey team.
- What
- Indian men's hockey team announced for Australia tour.
- When
- The tour is from August 15-21.
- Where
- Perth, Australia
- Why
- To prepare for the Asia Cup, which is a World Cup qualifier.
- Team Size
- 24 members
- Captain
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Start Date
- August 15
- Departure Location
- Bengaluru
- Main Goal
- Prepare for Asia Cup
- Returning Player
- Karthi Selvam
Sources
Hockey India names 24-member men's hockey team for tour of Australia
Hockey India Names 24-Member Men's Hockey Team for Tour of Australia
Hockey India names 24-member men’s hockey team for tour of Australia
India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed
Hockey India forms a team led by Harmanpreet for the Australian Tour
