Savita to lead India at FIH Women's World Cup 2022

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team will participate in next month's FIH Women's World Cup 2022 without talismanic striker Rani Rampal as the former skipper is still undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury.

There were reports recently that Rani Rampal has recovered from her injury and had travelled with the squad to Rotterdam for the last round of FIH Pro League matches. However, on Tuesday chief coach Janneke Schopman said she is still undergoing rehabilitation for the injury.

In her absence, goalkeeper Savita will continue to lead the 18-member squad with defender Deep Grace Ekka as her deputy. Savita led the Indian team in the FIH Pro League matches this year and the team had done well, presently in the third position in the event. IANS

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