20 November,2021 09:38 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
India captain Rani Rampal. Pic/PTI
Skipper Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and in her absence vice-captain Savita will lead an 18-strong Indian hockey team.
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Donghae, South Korea from December 5-12.
India begin their campaign on the opening day and will battle it out against China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia in the single-pool tournament for top honours.
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