While preparing for the Hockey World League Final, the Indian team will play practice matches against Olympic Gold medallists Argentina on November 27 and England on November 28 respectively.
Besides Lakra, two other Indian players, Dipsan Tirkey and Amit Rohidas will also get a chance to play before their home crowd in the HWL Final.
Rupinder's inclusion in the HWL Final squad will add sheen to India's already potent penalty corner area which also has the likes of Harmanpreet, Varun Kumar and Amit Rohidas.
In the Asia Cup, Sardar Singh shunned his playmaker role in the midfield for young skipper Manpreet Singh and played as the 'free defender'
The Rampal-led side won the Asia Cup edging past China 5-4 in a tense shootout in the final which ensured India a qualification in the 2018 hockey World Cup.
Savita played a crucial role in India's title triumph in the recent Women's Asia Cup and secure a berth in next year's World Cup, pulling off the final winning save to deny higher-ranked China.
The coach, who replaced sacked Roelant Oltmans, further emphasised that the Indian team needs to work on consistency.
Savita produced a stunning save in a tense shootout in the thrilling final against China to help India win the Asia Cup women's hockey title.
The chart is being led by European champions Netherlands, who have maintained their top position, and are followed by England and Pan American Cup champions Argentina.
Rani added that the win in Asia Cup final has boosted the team's confidence ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Indian Women’s hockey team created history as they beat China in a tense shootout to lift Asia Cup title after 13 years and qualify for next year’s World Cup as Continental Champions.
Courtesy this win, India have booked their ticket to the FIH World Cup in 2018 which will be held in London.
With a 4-2 victory over hosts Japan in the semifinal yesterday, India would be high on confidence, especially having thrashed World No.8 China 4-1 in the pool stage.
The 35-member core group that includes the 18-member Asia Cup squad as well as players who were part of the India A team that participated in the Australian Hockey League.
The Indian eves rode on a brace from Gurjit Kaur and field goals from Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami to advance to a fourth Asia Cup final.
Earlier in the day, India's Gurjit Kaur scored a hattrick while Navneet Kaur and Deep Grace score a double in India's stunning quarterfinal victory against Kazakhstan.
he Rani Rampal-led forward-line was smart in its attacks as they created penalty corners to put their opponents under pressure.
The late goals by Vandana Katariya (54th minute) and Gurjit Kaur (55th minute) saw India through against Malaysia 2-0.
Savita accomplished this distinction in India's second Pool A match against China at the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2017 in Kakamigahara, Japan.
The Indian eves started their campaign on a great note as they had defeated Singapore 10-0 in their tournament opener.
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