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Glasgow, July 29 (IANS) India mid-fielder Manpreet Singh and forward Gurwinder Singh Chandi got their 100th cap against Australia in their penultimate group game in the hockey competition at the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.
Chandi is making a comeback in the national side after one and a half years. He made his international debut in the Four Nations Cup in Australia in 2008. He even represented India at major tournaments including Men's World Cup in 2010, London Olympic Games in 2012 and Champions Trophy in 2012.
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The 22-year-old Manpreet Singh made his international debut at the Asian Champions Trophy, Ordos in 2011. Since his debut, Manpreet has represented India in almost all the major tournaments including London Olympic Games in 2012, Champions Trophy in 2012, Asia Cup in 2013 and FIH Men's World Cup.
Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra congratulated the players.
"Hockey India is pleased to see a well rehearsed performance by both Manpreet Singh and Gurwinder Singh Chandi during their XX Commonwealth Games 2014 outing. The timing of them both completing their 100th international cap couldn't have been better. I believe this achievement on a world class platform will motivate them to perform even better in the remaining matches of the tournament," he said in a statement.
