India has announced its 24-member men's hockey team for the four-match tour of Australia. The tour is scheduled to kick off on August 15 in Perth.

The Indian pack will be led by stalwart Harmanpreet Singh, and the management has also included young defender Poovanna CB.

The tour will also serve as a crucial contest for India ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup campaign at home in Rajgir from August 29, which is also a World Cup qualifier.