Shamsher dropped from Asia Cup squad, Lakra in
NEW DELHI, Aug. 21 -- There were a couple of surprises in store as Hockey India (HI) announced the Asia Cup squad on Wednesday. The biggest name missing was two-time Olympic bronze medallist Shamsher Singh who didn't find a spot in the 18-member squad that will vie for gold in Rajgir from August 29-September 7.
Talented attacking midfielder Rajinder Singh has taken Shamsher's spot while Shilanand Lakra has come in place of the recently retired Lalit Kumar Upadhyay. Other important names missing in the Harmanpreet Singh-led squad were double Olympic bronze medallist Gurjant Singh and Nilakanta Sharma.
The rest of the team remains the same experienced lot which has been playing together for a few seasons now. Goalkeeping duties will be shared...
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