India, Sept. 2 -- In an unprecedented move, Hockey One - Australia's premier domestic league for men and women - will launch a team in which almost one-third of the squad will comprise Indian or Indian-origin players.

Melbourne Cobras will be Hockey One's eighth team in both the men's and women's leagues, and second from the state of Victoria after Hockey Club Melbourne, that will participate in the 2026 edition. The team will first be launched in Punjab in October before it is unveiled in Melbourne at the end of the two-month competition in November.

Among a squad 25, eight mandatorily will comprise Indian or Indian-origin players. Hockey Victoria are keen on bringing in top internationals, emerging talents and recently retired players...