Monika to lead Vidarbha girls hockey team in Nationals

NAGPUR: Monika Nagose of Yavatmal will lead the Vidarbha team in the 6th Hockey India's Junior Girls Hockey Championship to be played at Ranchi, Jharkhand, from April 24 to May 2. Vidarbha Hockey Association secretary DS Karunashankar announced the squad here on Monday through a press release.
Vidarbha Squad: Monika Nagose (captain), Shreya Singh, Nikita Sarda, Susna Nayak Ayushi Kadu, Rutika Gaurkar, Malvika Tembhurne, Isha Bhattad (Nagpur), Prachi Wanjari, Khushboo Chandel, Monika Kakde, Ankita Wadiwa (Amravati), Achal Donadkar (Gadchiroli), Sonam Gokhale, Harshal Shiwarkar (Bhandara), Nupur Athawale, Shilpa Rathod (Yavatmal).
Stand-byes: Zabiya Khan, Sejal Patel, Bhakti Mehta, Kanak Zodape (Nagpur), Sumaiya Rashid (Yavatmal). Coach: Manisha Akare. Manager: JP Kaithwas.