Bhopal, May 15 -- Sardar Singh and Rani have praised Hockey India's continued investment in grassroots development and youth exposure as the two legends guide India's next generation of players in their role as coaches of the India U-18 teams.

Sardar and Rani are currently in charge of the India U-18 men's and women's teams, respectively. They are set to face the Australian U-18 teams in a four-match series at SAI Bhopal as part of an exposure tour ahead of the Men's and Women's U-18 Asia Cup 2026, which begins later this month in Kakamigahara, Japan, according to a release.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the U-18 series beginning May 15, both Sardar and Rani expressed their happiness at being part of Hockey India's vision for ...