Nikki Pradhan made her International debut during the South Africa Tour held in 2016 and since then Nikki has represented the women's team with aplomb at every important tournament. The Jharkhand-born player also became the first female hockey player from her state to represent India at the
Having won all their matches against the U-21 team they now focus on playing the A team, twice in quick succession. The team will next play two matches against South Africa "A' team on February 24 and 25 where they will aim to continue their winning streak.
The South Africa Tour is part of the Indian junior women's hockey team's preparations for the all-important Asia Cup U21, which is a qualification tournament for the forthcoming FIH Women's Hockey Junior World Cup.
Fast bowler Jayden Seales remains unavailable for selection following a knee injury and subsequent surgery, while Anderson Phillip has returned to training but is not yet match-fit.
The Indian team, led by Preeti as captain and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal as vice-captain, will play a series of matches on the tour against the South African junior women's hockey team and South Africa A team between February 17 and 25.
The Indian team led by captain Preeti and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal as vice-captain will play a series of matches on tour between February 17 and 25 against South Africa junior women's hockey team and South Africa A-Team.