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4 Odisha Women Hockey Players In India Squad For Malaysia Tour

New Delhi: Deep Grace Ekka of Odisha has been picked as Vice-Captain of Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the five-match series at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, beginning April 4.

Hockey India announced the 18-member squad on Wednesday.

The other three players from Odisha are Lilima Minz (midfielder), Rashmita Minz (defender) and Sunita Lakra (defender), who is making a comeback into the squad after missing the Spain Tour.

In the absence of Rani, the eight-day tour will see Savita leading the team. She will be joined by Rajni Etimarpu as goalkeepers for India.

Defenders: Salima Tete, Sunita Lakra, Deep Grace Ekka, Reena Khokhar, Rashmita Minz, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam.

Midfielders: Monika, Karishma Yadav, Nikki Pradhan, Neha Goyal, 

Forwards: Jyoti, Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur.

 

OB Bureau

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