Hyderabad, March 14 -- Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Captain Salima Tete on making her 150th appearance for the Indian Women's Hockey Team during the Final clash of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 against England.

Known for her blistering pace and tireless work ethic in midfield, Salima made her debut for India in the 2016 Test Matches against Australia held in Melbourne in November 2016. Since then, the 25-year-old Jharkhand-born midfielder has developed into one of the most influential players in the national setup, creating numerous scoring opportunities for her teammates while also netting 16 goals herself, according to a press release.

Salima attained Olympian status at just 19 years of age when she was part of th...