Hockey World League: Striker Rani Rampal to lead India women's team

New Delhi: Striker Rani Rampal will lead an 18-member Indian women’s team at the Hockey World League Semi-Final that gets under way in Johannesburg on July 8.

Defender Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam has been named vice-captain. India are in Pool ‘B’ along with Argentina, South Africa, Chile and USA. India will face South Africa on July 8.

The Team
Goalkeepers: Savita, Rajani Etimarpu, Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Gurjit Kaur, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam (vice-captain), Monika, Midfielders: Renuka Yadav, Nikki Pradhan, Namita Toppo, Navjot Kaur, Ritu Rani, Lilima Minz, Forwards: Reena Khokhar, Rani Rampal (captain), Vandana Katariya, Anupa Barla, Preeti Dubey.