#7 Manpreet Singh – Halfback
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Manpreet Singh earned his 150th Indian cap at the Champions Trophy 2016. He was pivotal in creating opportunities every time India had a penalty corner or long corner.
#8 Harmanpreet Singh – Fullback
One of the newest additions to the Indian squad, Harmanpreet continued to wow spectators with his on-field maturity and calming presence even at such a young age. Apart from the two goals he scored in the competition, he was also the only Indian to fire during India’s tiebreak against the Aussies in the finale – all of which contributed to him being the recipient of the Best Junior Player award.
#9 Danish Mujtaba – Forward
Another player to hit the 150 appearances mark for India in this tournament was the versatile midfielder Danish Mujtaba.
#10 Uthappa Sannuvanda Kushalappa – Midfielder
Initially a forward, S K Uthappa now dons a midfielder’s hat to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to him by coach Roelant Oltmans.
#11 Chinglensana Singh Kangujam – Midfielder
Manipuri midfielder Chinglensana Singh has delivered a power-packed performance in London. His work rate in the absence of skipper Sardara Singh has played an indispensable role in swinging the tide India’s way.
#12 Devinder Sunil Walmiki – Midfielder
Devindar Walmiki’s scorcher of a goal against Belgium reduced the deficit to one but failed to salvage a point from the encounter which ended 1-2 for India.
