Women Hockey World Cup live: India are set to open their campaign against England in the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup at the at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Sunday. It is a huge game considering it is Savita Punia and co’s first clash, and a win over the English women would put them in good stead for the remainder of the group stages. Follow Women’s Hockey World Cup updates on InsideSport.IN
India have played some practice matches before their World Cup assignment against Chile and Ireland. It gave India coach Janneke Schopman a chance to try different tactical moves before the main competition starts.
Women Hockey World Cup live: India vs England clash result could determine where Savita Punia & co will finish in group stages: Follow India vs England Live Updates
India will be missing their star player Rani Rampal from the World Cup squad. Unfortunately, England will also be without Flora Peel, who picked up an injury recently and has been replaced by Darcy Bourne. Hollie Pearne-Webb will lead England.
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However, both India are England are competitive sides. Most of the players from the Tokyo Olympics are in India’s squad while for England, 12 of them represented Great Britain in the Olympics.
Indian Squad
Goalkeepers: Savita Punia (captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka (vice-captain), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita
Midfielders: Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Sonika, Salima Tete
Forwards: Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Sharmila Devi
Replacement players: Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sangita Kumari
What time is the match?
The game is set to start on 8 PM IST
Where to watch?
The game will be broadcasted live on Star Sports First and will also live streamed on Disney+Hotstar
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