~Hardik Singh will lead the team for the upcoming leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-2026 in Hobart~
New Delhi, February 17, 2026: Hockey India on Tuesday announced a 24-member Indian men’s hockey team for the Hobart leg of the 2025-26 FIH Men’s Pro League, which will take place from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Center in Hobart. The upcoming leg of the tournament will see India play alongside Spain and hosts Australia, promising exciting and competitive hockey action.
Following the conclusion of the Rourkela leg of the tournament, which saw the team take on Belgium and Argentina, the team now turns its attention to the upcoming Hobart leg. The 24-member Indian men’s hockey team boasts a strong mix of experienced players and exciting young talent as the team looks to bounce back with improved performances.
Experienced campaigner Hardik Singh, who is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, has been appointed as captain of the side. The team will also have a strong mix of talented youngsters including Amandeep Lakra and Manmeet Singh, who made their debut for the senior team during the Rourkela stage. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Singh will not be part of the squad due to personal reasons.
The squad consists of Suraj Karkera and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar who share the goalkeeping responsibilities. Meanwhile, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay and Sumit add experience to the defensive unit that also includes exciting youngsters like Amandeep Lakra, Yashdeep Siwach and Poovanna Chandura Boby.
Captain Hardik Singh, Sanjay, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Raj Kumar Pal will anchor the midfield alongside Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh and Vishnu Kant Singh.
The forward line will be led by established stars like Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra. Maninder Singh also marks his return to the team after being part of the Hero Asia Cup in 2022, where he played six matches, while also being part of the squad in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 and 2023-24. Angad Bir Singh, who made his debut for the senior team last year, also returns to the team for his maiden international tour, while youngsters Araijeet Singh Hundal and Aditya Arjun Lalage complete the attacking line.
The Hobart leg of the 2025-2026 FIH Men’s Pro League will provide the squad with an opportunity to regroup as they look to build towards the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup and the Asian Games later this year.
Speaking about the squad, Craig Fulton, head coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, said: “After four disappointing games in Rourkela – where the results weren’t to our liking – we learned some good lessons and made some notable improvements. We capped three players in the process, and it’s been quite exciting to see that side of the squad develop. Going into the Hobart leg, we’re aiming for better performances and looking to finalize our squad for the World Cup and the Asian Games.”
India – 24-member squad for FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-2026 (Hobart Leg):
Goalkeepers:
Suraj Karkera, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar
Defenders:
Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Amandeep Lakra, Yashdeep Siwach, Poovanna Chandura Bobby
Midfielders:
Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal
Forward:
Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Angad Bir Singh, Maninder Singh
All India matches of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 Hobart leg will be telecast on Star Sports Khel and JioHotstar.