Hockey India’s decision to leave out three senior players from the probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League season was not based on form or fitness. It followed what officials describe as a “serious disciplinary” episode during the Indian men’s team tour of South Africa in December. The camp will serve as the build-up to India’s Pro League campaign, which begins later this month. The source said the three players later apologised, but the management took a firm view of the incident. Manpreet is just one match away from equalling Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international appearances.

Source: The Telegraph January 30, 2026 08:49 UTC