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

Amit Rohidas and Nilam Sanjeep Xess from Odisha have been included in the team.

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, Jugraj Singh whi...