Wrist Injury Forces Captain Rupinder Out Of Asia Cup, Lakra To Lead India
The Indian men's hockey team was on Friday dealt a big blow as captain Rupinder Pal Singhwas ruled of the upcoming men's Asia Cup hockey tournament due to a wrist injury. Ace drag-flicker Rupinder, who came out of retirement , injured his wrist during a training session, according to Hockey India. Birendra Lakra, who was named Rupinder's deputy, will lead the Indian side while striker SV Sunil will now be the vice captain of the 20-member squad.


