Rohit to lead India jr team for Europe tour

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Defender Rohit has been named captain of the Indian junior men's hockey team, with Shardanand Tiwari as his deputy in a 20-member squad which will tour Europe from May 20-29.

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India will play five matches across three nations - Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands - during the tour, as part of Hockey India's initiative to help the team gain exposure and experience.

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