New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Hockey India on Monday named the 24-member Indian men's hockey team for the four-match Tour of Australia from August 15 to August 21 in Perth. This will be an exposure tour ahead of the all-important Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29, which is a World Cup Qualifier.

The Indian team will be led by ace dragflicker, defender Harmanpreet Singh and will feature Krishan Pathak and Suraj Karkera as goalkeepers. Defenders in the squad, along with Harmanpreet, are Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Amit Rohidas, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, and Jugraj Singh, while Karnataka's Poovanna CB comes in as a fresh face in the squad.

Talented young midfielder Rajinder Singh, who is often likened to stalwart former India Captain Sardar Si...