Here is all you need to know about India's campaign opener at the Bhubaneswar leg of the Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25 - preview, squad, timing and live streaming details
The Indian women's hockey team will welcome England at the Kalinga Stadium on February 15, for what will be both teams' campaign opener in the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25. Watch the IND-W vs ENG-W hockey match live on TV and online. (More Hockey News)
India have named a 24-member squad for the tournament, with Salima Tete as captain and Navneet Kaur as the vice-captain. The home team will take on Spain, Germany, Netherlands and England, playing every side twice.
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri
Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Manisha Chauhan, Salima Tete (Captain), Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Baljeet Kaur, Sharmila Devi
Forwards: Navneet Kaur (Vice-Captain), Mumtaz Khan, Preeti Dubey, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Vandana Katariya
Ahead of the campaign opener, captain Tete said, “We can’t wait to play at the Kalinga Stadium again and win as many points as we can. We are facing challenging opponents but I am confident that the girls are ready to take on the challenge and do their best on the field.
"We had a disappointing season last time but I feel we are well-trained and prepared to do better this time around.”
Head coach Harendra Singh added, “The girls have worked extremely hard in the camp and I am confident that we have a squad, good enough to play on-par with all our opponents. With the support of the home crowd behind us, we have crucial matches coming up and we need to focus on winning maximum points.”
Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the Bhubaneswar leg will be free of charge for spectators at the Kalinga Stadium. Fans can secure their tickets through www.ticketgenie.in by registering their details to receive a virtual ticket.
When and where will the India vs England, Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar leg match be played?
The India vs England, Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar leg match will be played at the Kalinga Stadium on February 15, 2025 at 5:15pm IST.
Where will the India vs England, Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar leg match be telecast and live streamed?
The India vs England, Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar leg match will be telecast on the Sports18 network TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India.