![]() India and Australia at the Hockey5s tournament at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Born | Dabra, Hisar, Haryana, India | 5 May 2001||
Playing position | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Hockey Haryana | ||
Senior career | |||
Years | Team | ||
Hockey Haryana | |||
National team | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2021 | India U21 | 23 | (13) |
2023– | India | 43 | (2) |
Medal record |
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