Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Manpreet Singh Dropped from India Hockey Team
Manpreet Singh, who used to be the captain of the Indian hockey team, was not included in the 33-player team for the upcoming training camp.
The coach said this was done to give Manpreet a rest and to give younger players a chance to show what they can do.
Another player, Krishan Pathak, was also left out.
The team is getting ready for important tournaments like the Hockey Pro League, the World Cup, and the Asian Games.
A Hockey India official said Manpreet will be back for the next team assignment.
Some fans are worried about how this might affect the team, but the coaches think it's a good way to keep the team strong.
Manpreet Singh, former India hockey captain, dropped from the 33-member national team core group.
Coach Craig Fulton stated Manpreet was rested to manage his workload and assess young players.
Krishan Pathak, a goalkeeper, was also excluded from the team.
The team is preparing for the Hockey Pro League, World Cup, and Asian Games.
Manpreet is one match short of becoming India's most-capped player.
- Who
- Manpreet Singh, former India hockey captain
- What
- Dropped from the 33-member national team core group
- When
- For the senior men’s national coaching camp from February 1 to 7
- Where
- Rourkela, India
- Why
- To assess young players and manage workload ahead of the Hockey Pro League, World Cup, and Asian Games
Team Management
Fans and Supporters
Player Rotation
Team Management
Rested senior players to manage workload and assess young talent.
Fans and Supporters
Concerns about the impact on team cohesion and performance.
- Player Dropped
- Manpreet Singh
- Reason
- Rested to manage workload
- Team Size
- 33 members
- Upcoming Events
- Hockey Pro League, World Cup, Asian Games
- Coach
- Craig Fulton
- Other Player Dropped
- Krishan Pathak (goalkeeper)
- Camp Location
- Rourkela
- Camp Dates
- February 1 to 7
Sources
One match short of equalling record, former hockey captain Manpreet Singh dropped; ‘rested’, says coach Fulton
Midfield stalwart Manpreet dropped from core group ahead of FIH Pro League
Hockey India names 33 probables for men’s national camp ahead of Pro League
Manpreet Singh shockingly dropped for FIH Pro League despite being on cusp of India record for most appearances
Hockey stalwart Manpreet, two others were dropped due to disciplinary issues: Team sources
Why Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh and two others ahead of FIH Pro League - Telegraph India