ROURKELA: Even as India earned an easy win against Germany in the opener of the mini-tournament of FIH Pro League at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Friday, it was the youngsters in the side who played a vital role for the hosts.
While five players from the junior team have made the cut for the Pro League squad, three of them – Pawan, Karthi Selvam and Rabichandra Moirangthem – made the cut for the game on Friday.