Who has been named the captain of the 22-member Indian men's hockey team for the season-opening FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 matches against Spain and New Zealand in Bhubaneswar?

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Correct Answer : Harmanpreet Singh

Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday(25th OCt 2022) appointed captain of a 22-member Indian men's hockey team for the season opening FIH Pro League matches against Spain and New Zealand in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

He has been appointed for the upcoming double-header matches against Spain and New Zealand in the season opener of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

All matches will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

While, Manpreet Singh has been named as his deputy. India are scheduled to open their campaign against New Zealand on 28 October 2022 and will take on Spain on 30 October 2022.

The hosts will play their second tie against New Zealand on November 4 and face Spain on November 6. While Harmanpreet will lead the team, he will be ably assisted by the experienced midfielder Manpreet..

Source : NDTV

Published On : October 27, 2022

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