The Indian senior women’s team coach Crispin Chettri, on Monday, named a 23-member squad for the Pink Ladies Cup, a friendly tournament to be held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from February 20 to 26, during the FIFA International Match Window.
India will face Jordan (February 20), Russia (February 23) and Korea Republic (February 26). All matches will take place at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium in Sharjah, UAE.
The Blue Tigresses had been training in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, after the conclusion of Round 6 of the Indian Women’s League on February 7. India is using these friendly matches to prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers which will take place in May-June, 2025.
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Crispin Chettri said, “I think the Pink Ladies Cup will be an eye-opener for many of our players because they will get to know the standard. I think the Korea Republic is completely different from Russia. I watched its videos. Russia has a different kind of playing style. But when it comes to Korea, it is quick in transitions. So I think we have to adapt to two different kinds of playing styles. Playing against different sorts of teams like Jordan, Korea Republic and Russia will give us a clearer picture of creating a pool of players for playing against different teams.”
India will depart for Sharjah on Tuesday, February 18.
India’s 23-member squad for the Pink Ladies Cup
Goalkeepers: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Payal Basude, Shreya Hooda.
Defenders: Aruna Bag, Kiran Pisda, Martina Thokchom, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Purnima Kumari, Sanju, Shilky Devi Hemam, Sweety Devi Ngangbam.
Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Grace Dangmei, Mousumi Murmu, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Ratanbala Devi Nongmaithem.
Forwards: Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Lynda Kom Serto, Manisha, Renu, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth.
Content Source: sportstar.thehindu.com