Irish Men's Hockey Team Set for Three-Match Series Against India
The Ireland men’s hockey team is ready to face India in a three-match series. The series will kick off on May 30, 2025, and ends on June 3, 2025. The series will be going to be performed at Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
It is going to be held at Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club. This series will be the preparation for FIH Pro League for both India and Ireland.
Craig Fulton’s return to Ireland—now as head coach of the Indian team and formerly at the helm of the Irish men’s squad—adds a compelling twist to the series, bringing added excitement and emotional significance for both players and supporters.
Head Coach of Ireland Men's Team Said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for both our Senior and Development squads to test themselves against one of the world’s top teams.
It’s not often we get the chance to welcome a top 8 nation like India to Irish soil, and these matches will be invaluable in our preparation for the upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures.
For our Senior players, it’s a chance to sharpen our game against world-class opposition, while for our Development Squad, it’s an exceptional learning experience and a rare opportunity to play at this level.
We’re looking forward to three high-quality matches and to building momentum as we head into a crucial phase of the season.”
Ireland's Squad
The Ireland squad for the three-match series against India includes: James Milliken, Luke Roleston, Ben Ryder, Nick Page, Lee Cole, Luke Witherow, Tim Cross, Fergus Gibson, Mark McNellis, Luke Madeley, Kyle Marshall, Peter McKibbin, Kevin O’Dea, Adam McAllister, Ben Pasley, Sam Hyland, Jonny Lynch, Ben Walker, Matthew Nelson, Louis Rowe, Jeremy Duncan, Daragh Walsh, Ben Johnson, Ben Nelson, and Conor Empey.
India's Squad
The Indian team comprises: Suraj Karkera, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep, Yashdeep Siwach, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Rajinder Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Shilanand Singh, and Dilpreet Singh.
Opportunites
Facing a strong team like India provides Ireland with a chance to test their skills against top-tier opposition. It helps players get used to the pace and pressure of international-level play. The series offers valuable international experience. These matches help players maintain and assess their match fitness in the summer calendar. Hosting a high-profile team like India brings attention to Irish hockey internationally. A positive performance could boost fan engagement.
On the other hand, this series provides a warm-up for India before the FIH Pro League matches in the Netherlands. It offers room to improve India’s penalty corner strategies.
India Vs Ireland Series Schedule:
30 May, 2025
🕐 13:00 – 14:30
2 June, 2025
🕔 17:30 – 19:00
3 June, 2025
🕢 19:30 – 21:00