The two-match bilateral Test series between the Indian men’s hockey team and Germany is scheduled to begin in New Delhi on October 23–24, 2024. After successfully defending their Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir, China, India goes into the series high on confidence.
Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lagate will make their debuts during the series, which will signal the return of international hockey to the nation’s capital. For the bilateral series, Hockey India has selected a 22-person team.
Drag-flick expert Harmanpreet Singh will captain the Indian team, with Vivek Sagar Prasad serving as his deputy. Hardik Singh, the midfielder, is still healing from an injury he sustained during the Olympics.
The Indian goal will be guarded by Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera, with Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, and Sanjay forming the defence. Sumit, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Vishnu Kant Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Mohd Raheen Mouseen, and Rajinder Singh will be in the midfield.
Mandeep Singh returned to the forward line after being sidelined for the Asian Champions Trophy. Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Adity Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, and Shilanand Lakra will all be joining him.
India Team
Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera are the goalkeepers.
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Varun Kumar, Sanjay, Sumit, and Nilam Sanjeep Xess are the defenders.
Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Mohd. Raheel Mouseen, Rajinder Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC) are midfielders.
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, and Shilananda Lakra are the forwards.
Hockey series between Germany and India: Schedule
First match: October 23, 3 p.m. IST
Second match: October 24, 3 p.m. IST
Match 1 of the India vs. Germany Bilateral Hockey Series: Live Stream Information
When and where will Germany’s and India’s first game be held?
On October 23, 2024, at 3 p.m. IST, the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi will host the inaugural game between India and Germany.
Where will live streaming and television coverage of India vs Germany’s opening match take place?
In India, the FanCode app and website will provide live streaming of the opening match between Germany and India. In India, the match will be televised on DD Sports TV.
