Coach Crispin Chettri names 32 probables for Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai

IANS February 2, 2025 226 views

The Indian Senior Women's Football Team is gearing up for the Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai with a strong 32-player probable list. Coach Crispin Chettri has strategically selected players from various positions to compete against Jordan, Russia, and Korea Republic. The team will begin their preparatory camp in Anantapur on February 7, ahead of the tournament from February 20-26. With matches against ranked international teams, this tournament promises to be an exciting opportunity for the Blue Tigresses to showcase their skills.

"The Blue Tigresses will face challenging opponents in the upcoming international friendly tournament" - Crispin Chettri
New Delhi, Feb 2: The new coach of the Indian Senior Women's Team, Crispin Chettri, on Sunday, announced 32 probables for the Pink Ladies Cup to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from February 20-26. The tournament is played during the first FIFA International Match Window of the year.

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32 players selected for Pink Ladies Cup in UAE

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Tournament features six international women's teams

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Preparatory camp starts February 7 in Anantapur

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Matches against Jordan, Russia, and Korea Republic

The Pink Ladies Cup is a senior international women's friendly tournament, contested by six teams. Korea Republic, Russia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Jordan and India are the participants for the 2025 edition. The Blue Tigresses will face Jordan (ranked 74), Russia (ranked 27) and Korea Republic (ranked 20) in their three matches on February 20, 23 and 26, respectively.

The preparatory camp will start at the Anantapur Sports Village, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, from February 7 after the conclusion of Round 6 of the ongoing Indian Women's League 2024-25 season.

The list of 32 probables for the Pink Ladies Cup:

Goalkeepers: Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Payal Ramesh Basude and Maibam Linthoingambi Devi.

Defenders: Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Shilky Devi Hemam, Martina Thokchom, Sanju, Aruna Bag, Juli Kishan, Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Thoibisana Chanu Toijam and Rupali Boro.

Midfielders: Priyangka Devi Naorem, Anju Tamang, Grace Dangmei, Kajol Dsouza, Grace Lalrampari, Lisham Babina Devi, Sangita Basfore, Anjana Thapa and Priyadarshini S.

Forwards: Soumya Guguloth, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Lynda Kom Serto, Pyari Xaxa, Malavika P, Mousumi Murmu, Rimpa Haldar and Manisha.

Coach: Crispin Chettri

India's fixtures in the Pink Ladies Week (UAE):

February 20, 2025: Jordan vs India (16:30 IST)

February 23, 2025: Russia vs India (20:30 IST)

February 26, 2025: India vs Korea Republic (12:30 IST)

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Women's Football Indian Football Crispin Chettri Pink Ladies Cup
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