Seasoned goalkeeper Savita was on February 21 named captain of the 22-member Indian team for the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar this month.
In the absence of Rani Rampal, who is still recovering from an injury in Bengaluru, Savita will continue to lead the side, while defender Deep Grace Ekka will be her deputy in the two-leg tie against Spain on February 26 and 27.
Under the leadership of Savita, the Indian women finished third in the Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman last month.
