Young Indian hockey team announced under Sanjay's captaincy for New Zealand tour

Hockey India has announced a 20-member young Indian men's hockey team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Sanjay has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team for this important tour. The team will visit New Zealand from 15 to 23 November, and this tour is being organised to commemorate the completion of 100 years of sporting relations between the two countries.

According to a Sportstar report, three matches will be played between India and hosts New Zealand during this tour. These matches will be held on 19, 21 and 22 November at the Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium in Auckland. This entire series serves as a reminder of the historic 1926 visit, when the Indian Army hockey team, led by the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, became the first Indian team in any sport to tour New Zealand.

The 20-member squad announced by Hockey India on Monday includes a mix of emerging Under-21 players and current India A core members. This will provide an excellent opportunity for young talents to gain experience at the international level. Head coach Craig Fulton stated that these matches will help the support staff assess the emerging players against strong opponents on their home turf.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said that this tour will celebrate a century of sporting friendship and will also provide an opportunity for young players to showcase their potential.

Sanjay is an Olympic bronze medal-winning player who will lead this young Indian team.