<p>Promising forward Sukhjeet Singh was the new face in India's 20-strong men's hockey squad announced on Tuesday for the FIH Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar later this week.</p>.<p>The two-leg tie will be held on February 26 and 27 and the Indian team will be led by Manpreet Singh.</p>.<p>Dragflick specialist Harmanpreet Singh will serve as Manpreet's deputy.</p>.<p>The Indian team will see a new face in 25-year-old Sukhjeet from Punjab, who was picked in the core group following an impressive stint during the maiden Hockey India Inter-Department National Championship last year.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/in-ranis-absence-savita-to-lead-indian-women-in-fih-pro-league-sangita-kumari-new-face-1083663.html" target="_blank">In Rani's absence, Savita to lead Indian women in FIH Pro League; Sangita Kumari new face</a></strong></p>.<p>The 20-member squad for the double-header against Spain includes goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Suraj Karkera.</p>.<p>Harmanpreet, Mandeep Mor, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Dipsan Tirkey are the defenders in the squad.</p>.<p>The team features an experienced midfield with Manpreet, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Shamsher Singh, Nilakanta Sharma and Akashdeep Singh.</p>.<p>The forward line includes Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Shilanand Lakra, newcomer Sukhjeet and Abhishek, who did well against South Africa and France earlier this month, has also received a call-up to the team.</p>.<p>Additionally, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Amit Rohidas, Rajkumar Pal, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh and Dilpreet Singh have been named as standbys.</p>.<p>"We have chosen a balanced group to play Spain for this weekend and are looking forward to playing at home in Bhubaneswar," chief coach Graham Reid said.</p>.<p>"It includes another new debutant striker Sukhjeet Singh who impressed during the selection camp last month and has been working hard since selection in the Core Probable's Group."</p>.<p>"Spain has a new coach and will be keen to impress after losing to England. These games are an important step in preparation for what is a very busy year," Reid added.</p>.<p>India endured mixed results in Pro League matches in South Africa where they won against the hosts but were stunned by France in one game, prompting a sharp response from Indian Olympic Association and FIH President Narinder Batra.</p>.<p>Batra had demanded an explanation for the setback and even met the Hockey Indian officials and Reid after their return.</p>.<p>Indian Team:</p>.<p>Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh, Suraj Karkera.</p>.<p>Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (Vice Captain), Mandeep Mor, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh, Dipsan Tirkey.</p>.<p>Midfielders: Manpreet Singh (Captain), Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Shamsher Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Akashdeep Singh.</p>.<p>Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek.</p>.<p>Standbys: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Amit Rohidas, Rajkumar Pal, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Dilpreet Singh. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Promising forward Sukhjeet Singh was the new face in India's 20-strong men's hockey squad announced on Tuesday for the FIH Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar later this week.</p>.<p>The two-leg tie will be held on February 26 and 27 and the Indian team will be led by Manpreet Singh.</p>.<p>Dragflick specialist Harmanpreet Singh will serve as Manpreet's deputy.</p>.<p>The Indian team will see a new face in 25-year-old Sukhjeet from Punjab, who was picked in the core group following an impressive stint during the maiden Hockey India Inter-Department National Championship last year.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/in-ranis-absence-savita-to-lead-indian-women-in-fih-pro-league-sangita-kumari-new-face-1083663.html" target="_blank">In Rani's absence, Savita to lead Indian women in FIH Pro League; Sangita Kumari new face</a></strong></p>.<p>The 20-member squad for the double-header against Spain includes goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Suraj Karkera.</p>.<p>Harmanpreet, Mandeep Mor, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Dipsan Tirkey are the defenders in the squad.</p>.<p>The team features an experienced midfield with Manpreet, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Shamsher Singh, Nilakanta Sharma and Akashdeep Singh.</p>.<p>The forward line includes Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Shilanand Lakra, newcomer Sukhjeet and Abhishek, who did well against South Africa and France earlier this month, has also received a call-up to the team.</p>.<p>Additionally, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Amit Rohidas, Rajkumar Pal, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh and Dilpreet Singh have been named as standbys.</p>.<p>"We have chosen a balanced group to play Spain for this weekend and are looking forward to playing at home in Bhubaneswar," chief coach Graham Reid said.</p>.<p>"It includes another new debutant striker Sukhjeet Singh who impressed during the selection camp last month and has been working hard since selection in the Core Probable's Group."</p>.<p>"Spain has a new coach and will be keen to impress after losing to England. These games are an important step in preparation for what is a very busy year," Reid added.</p>.<p>India endured mixed results in Pro League matches in South Africa where they won against the hosts but were stunned by France in one game, prompting a sharp response from Indian Olympic Association and FIH President Narinder Batra.</p>.<p>Batra had demanded an explanation for the setback and even met the Hockey Indian officials and Reid after their return.</p>.<p>Indian Team:</p>.<p>Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh, Suraj Karkera.</p>.<p>Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (Vice Captain), Mandeep Mor, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh, Dipsan Tirkey.</p>.<p>Midfielders: Manpreet Singh (Captain), Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Shamsher Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Akashdeep Singh.</p>.<p>Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek.</p>.<p>Standbys: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Amit Rohidas, Rajkumar Pal, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Dilpreet Singh. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>