Women's Hockey World Cup 2018: From captain Rani Rampal to goalkeeper Savita Punia, meet Indian team

https://www.firstpost.com/sports/womens-hockey-world-cup-2018-from-captain-rani-rampal-to-goalkeeper-savita-punia-meet-indian-team-for-tournament-4757291.htmlhttps://www.firstpost.com/sports/womens-hockey-world-cup-2018-from-captain-rani-rampal-to-goalkeeper-savita-punia-meet-indian-team-for-tournament-4757291.htmlMeet the Indian women’s hockey team as they open their campaign on 21 July against Olympic Champions England at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.England, USA and Ireland.With close to 2000 caps in the team, experience is not something the Asia Cup Champions lack.When most were still trying to break into the state junior sides, Rani, at the age of 15, was already the youngest player to represent the national team at her debut tournament.She made headlines at the 2009 Champions Challenge at Kazan where she picked up the title of the highest scorer with four goals in the final.She is also the only Indian to be nominated for the FIH Women's Young Player of the Year Award and also won the ‘Best Young Player of the Tournament’ at the 2010 Women's Hockey World Cup in Argentina.Rani has the capability of turning a match on its head –with a defence splitting pass or a strike from the corner of the circle.The Indian captain believes ‘experience’ will be the strength of the team at the 2018 World Cup.Her grandfather wanted to toughen her up, so hockey was the sport he chose.Today, that toughness is visible when she stands up to penalty corners and sharp strikes from opposition forwards.Without doubt, one of the finest goalkeepers to have represented India, the 27-year-old was also a part of the team that won the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2016 and the 2016 Rio Olympics.It was her crucial save in the penalty shootout in the final of 9th Women’s Asia Cup that saw India lift the trophy after 13 years.“Rankings are not important,” says Savita.“Dealing with the situation in a match is.” There will be extra temple visits for Rajani’s mother in the next couple of weeks as her daughter starts a World Cup campaign that could define India’s success at the top level.“She prays for my success and the team’s,” says the player from Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh.The goalkeeper has been a constant in the core group and was a part of the Indian team which participated at the 2016 Rio Olympics.She has been at every tournament with the coach fully aware that he has one of the best back-ups in town.She was also a part of the team that won the 9th Women’s Asia Cup 2017.Coming back after injuries is tough but making a return after an ACL is nothing short of a minor miracle.Deepika, who sometimes moves up like a forward or a wingback from a defender’s position, knows that hard work and a little blessing have gone into finding a place in the team after a 10-month recovery from surgery.The 31- year-old is a two-time World Cupper, making appearances at the 2006 and 2010 editions.In London, it will be her experience in defending and creating those counter-strikes that will give India the momentum it needs in crucial situations.Deepika was also a part of the 9th Women’s Asia Cup 2017 gold medal winning team.Captain for the Asian Champions Trophy, 2018, where India lost at the final hurdle to host South Korea 0-1, Lakra is a vital cog in the defensive structure of

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